Populists are gaining popularity; the question remains: can they lead?
Frank Furedi, head of MCC Brussels, a think tank supported by the government of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, has begun to worry…
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Fuel prices rise sharply in Latvia – consumer watchdog launches monitoring
The Consumer Rights Protection Centre of Latvia (PTAC) has announced increased monitoring of fuel retailers and is urging consumers to report suspicious price…
OIK dispute in Latvia continues – Finance Ministry explains why compensation is not justified
Latvia was allowed to continue implementing the mandatory procurement component (OIK) mechanism, according to a letter from the Ministry of Finance of Latvia…
The Strait of Hormuz challenge: restoring and protecting traffic
US General Dan Caine said on the 10th of March that the Pentagon is looking at ways to safely navigate ships through the…
Farmers warn Middle East conflict could drive up fertilizer and food prices
The conflict in the Middle East could push up fertilizer prices and create additional risks for global supply chains, which in turn may…
More billionaires than ever: the world’s richest people named
Entrepreneur Elon Musk has once again topped the list of the world’s richest people compiled by Forbes, holding the number one position for…
Venice Biennale allows Russians to participate; EU threatens to withdraw funding
The Venice Biennale organizers have faced widespread criticism after announcing their decision to allow Russian representatives to participate, writes Politico. Russia will be…
Temperatures in Latvia to reach +12°C on Wednesday, but weather will change over the weekend
Weather conditions in Latvia will remain relatively mild in the coming days, although more unsettled weather is expected toward the end of the…
EU Council President: Russia is the only beneficiary of the Middle East war
EU Council President Antonio Costa has said that, given the rise in energy prices and the distraction from Ukraine, the only beneficiary of…
