Hospital reform plan in Latvia outlines liquidation of certain hospital wards in regions
The reform planned for Latvia’s network of hospitals includes the closure of maternity wards in Dobele and surrounding area hospital, as well as…
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Sputnik Lithuania editor-in-chief flees Latvia after trial
Kremlin-controlled Sputnik Lithuania editor-in-chief, Latvian citizen Marats Kasems, has left the country, as confirmed by Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs press-secretary Marija Zakharova….
Latvian army expects border provocations from PMC Wagner
With a large number of PMC Wagner Group mercenaries relocating to Belarus, NATO member states can expect major provocations on their borders on…
Latvia’s president points to State Land Service’s unacceptable slowness
On Tuesday, the 25th of July, Latvia’s President Edgars Rinkēvičs met with Minister of Justice Inese Lībiņa-Egnere. The two discussed various topics, as…
With fewer vice-mayors in Riga, Par/Progressive may not propose their own mayoral candidate
If Riga City Council faction of Par/Progressive (PP) wants to reduce the number of vice-mayors in the city council, they may agree to…
Latvian Ministry of Defence says Wagner Group’s presence in Belarus presents no direct threats
The movements of PMC Wagner Group within the Republic of Belarus does not present any direct threats to the Republic of Latvia, according…
Local authorities advise Liepaja residents to reduce water consumption in coming days
On Sunday, the 23rd of July, the wall of the wastewater treatment plant’s pre-treatment tank collapsed in Liepaja, causing the wastewater contained in…
Riga City Council member requests investigation of ex-mayor’s possible influence over procurement
The head of Riga City Council’s For Latvia’s Development faction member Viesturs Zeps has released an announcement in which it is stated that…
Prosecution office refrains from detailed comments about penalty applied to Russian propagandist
Latvian prosecution office refrains from commenting on the charges and the reasons behind the chosen penalty for “Russian propagandist” Marats Kasems. He is…
