Meta plans major layoffs
On 9 November, Meta Platforms Inc. shared that they will be laying off 13% of their workforce (approximately 11 000 workers). It follows…
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Hungary supports Finland and Sweden as NATO members
After passing several EU bills, the Parliament of Hungary will discuss the ratification of Sweden and Finland’s accession to NATO, informs Reuters. Prime…
Republican chance to get House majority remains uncertain
The Republican Party’s hopes to win the majority in midterm elections are dimming, but it’s too early to say it’s a loss. Some…
Latvian Employers’ Confederation invites president not to proclaim law on increase of minimal wages
Latvian Employers’ Confederation (LDDK) has invited President Egils Levits to not proclaim Saeima’s approved legislative draft to the Labour Law that would provide…
Zelenskyy: we will not relinquish even a square centimetre of our land
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said his country’s army will not relinquish even a square centimetre of their land in fights in Donetsk. Russian…
Latvian VDD actively monitors information space; Grevcova’s TikTok under increased observation
Latvia’s State Security Service (VDD) actively monitors the online activity of 14th Saeima deputy Glorija Grevcova, including on the video sharing network TikTok,…
Expert: Scholz’ Beijing visit splits Europe
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s one-day visit to Beijing yielded nothing, as no trade agreements were signed or major international deals cut, writes ERR…
Demand for Turkish steel is increasing in the Baltic countries
Last week from 24th to 26th October a delegation from the Turkish Steel Exporters’ Association was on a visit to the Baltic States….
Harmony party’s leader distances party from rebellious Daugavpils mayor
Latvian political party Harmony leader Jānis Urbanovičs has taken notice of Daugavpils mayor Andrejs Elksniņš’s recent statements and has invited him to consider…
