Is a new war starting? The Latvian Foreign Minister comments on overnight strikes on Iran
The recent Israeli strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities and other military targets do not automatically mean the beginning of a new war, but…
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Gapoņenko faces new trial for collaboration with the Kremlin and incitement of hatred
This week, the Prosecutor’s Office filed charges against pro-Kremlin activist Aleksandrs Gapoņenko for aiding a foreign state in activities directed against Latvia and…
Israel strikes Iran’s nuclear facilities
Overnight Friday, Israel launched strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities and other military targets, Israeli officials confirmed. It is believed that the Israeli strikes…
Weekend weather: sunshine, light winds, and warm temperatures up to +23°C
Friday will begin mostly sunny, although clouds will occasionally appear. In the far eastern parts of the country, brief rain showers and possibly…
For national defense: Saeima bans officials from traveling to Russia and Belarus
On Thursday, the Saeima passed the third reading of a law aimed at restricting activities that pose a threat to national security. The…
Expert warns: If Latvia delays wind farm development, electricity bills will be higher than in neighboring countries
If wind farm development in Latvia does not catch up to the levels of Lithuania and Estonia, differences in electricity prices between the…
Plan to ban Russian and Belarusian citizens from purchasing real estate in Latvia
On Thursday, the Saeima’s Legal Affairs Committee approved for the third reading a new draft law that would prohibit Russia and Belarus, as…
MPs express diverging views on Ombudsman Janson’s performance
During Thursday’s parliamentary session, Saeima deputies expressed differing opinions about the work and impact of the Ombudsman’s Office after hearing a report from…
Saeima refuses to consider declaration apologizing to the public for Covid-19 policy
A majority of Saeima deputies today rejected the inclusion in the next Saeima session agenda of a declaration prepared by the party “Latvia…
