Latvian MEP: Europe should act unilaterally if and when strategic interests demand it
Both foreign countries’ investments in Europe and Europe’s investments into foreign countries should be monitored and controlled across all levels of the European…
Category: Current news
SAB ruins notorious pranksters’ plans to contact Latvia’s prime minister
Constitution Protection Bureau (SAB) has successfully prevented prank calls from notorious Russian pranksters Vovan and Leksus intended for high-ranking Latvian officials. SAB informs…
14th Saeima approves new leadership for parliamentary committees
During an extraordinary meeting on 23 November Latvia’s Saeima unanimously approved the new leadership and new members of the parliament’s standing committees. 90…
Latvia’s president officially nominates Krišjānis Kariņš for prime minister’s post
Latvia’s President Egils Levits has officially nominated New Unity leader Krišjānis Kariņš for the post of prime minister. Levits announced Kariņš’s nomination at…
Latvian ambassador: Russia lives with hopes of western solidarity collapsing
As Russia’s war against Ukraine continues, Moscow’s powers live with the hopes of western solidarity collapsing, said Latvian ambassador to Russia Māris Riekstiņš…
Lots of snow expected in Latvia in first half of this week; roads may become slippery
In the first half of the week weather in Latvia will be dictated by a cyclone. This means snowing in the coming days….
Public transport service in Riga to be free of charge on 18 November
During the national holiday in Latvia this week – 18 November – all residents and guests to Riga will be able to use…
Does the economic downturn contribute to growth of unemployment?
The latest data from the Central Statistical Bureau of Latvia (CSP) indicate the actual unemployment level was 6.9% in Q3 2022. Swedbank Latvia…
Warning siren system to undergo tests in Latvia
On Tuesday, 22 November, Latvia’s State Fire and Rescue Service (VUGD) will be conducting tests of the country’s warning sirens by switching them…
