Zelensky has decided not to limit anti-corruption institutions
A few days after protests broke out in Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelensky has submitted a bill that would restore the independence of the…
Category: Politics
BNN Interview | Should the state pay for OIK mistakes? LIZDA explains its reasons
The Latvian Trade Union of Education and Science Employees (LIZDA) is now the second influential non-governmental organization to sign a cooperation agreement with…
Former Latvian Health Minister not guilty of official misconduct during the Covid-19 crisis
As the prosecution has not appealed the ruling of the Riga Regional Court, the acquittal of former Health Minister Ilze Viņķele (Development/For!) for…
President of the Employers’ Confederation of Latvia: The Government is imitating action, but not saving
Latvian politicians and society as a whole must understand that one can only live within the means of what is earned, and therefore…
Ukrainian and Russian talks planned in Turkey
The first talks between Ukraine and Russia are expected to take place in Turkey after a seven -week break, and Ukrainian President Volodimir…
Latvian Prime Minister: Some professions may no longer qualify for early retirement pensions
As of 2027, several professional categories may no longer be eligible for the early retirement pension system, Prime Minister Evika Siliņa (New Unity)…
Europe warns Iran against reinstating UN sanctions
France, Britain and Germany have told Iran that it must immediately resume diplomatic talks on its nuclear program and have warned of the…
Mayor of Ogre Egils Helmanis injured during shelling in Ukraine
Last night, Egils Helmanis (National Alliance), Mayor of Ogre Municipality, was injured during shelling in Ukraine, the municipality’s Head of Communications, Patriks Grīva,…
Latvia’s Finance Minister makes statement on taxes – are changes still on the horizon?
No changes to taxes are currently planned, Latvian Finance Minister Arvils Ašeradens (New Unity) said in an interview with Latvian Television’s Morning Panorama…
