US and South Korea consider joint military training
Faced with an ever-increasing threat from North Korea, South Korea, and the United States are considering holding joint large-scale military exercises in 2023,…
Category: Politics
Ministries and independent institutions in Latvia request significant upping of funding for 2023
Ministries and independent institutions in Latvia all together have requested EUR 2.233 billion in funding for 2023, according to the report submitted by…
Saeima committee suggests for government to consider freezing wages of senior officials in Latvia
On Wednesday, the 21st of December, Latvian parliament’s Mandates, Ethics and Submissions Committee agreed to invite the Cabinet of Ministers to reevaluate the…
Latvia officially creates Ministry of Climate and Energy
On Tuesday, the 20th of December, Latvia’s government decided to found the Ministry of Climate and Energy by reorganising the Ministry of Economics…
Court finds ex-mayor of Riga accused of having spying equipment not guilty
On Wednesday, the 21st of December, Riga City Council declared Latvian member of the European Parliament and ex-mayor of Riga Nils Ušakovs of…
Progressive party leader promises to implement Civil Union Law in Latvia
Progressive Party in Latvia will continue working with public organisations to make sure the Civil Union Law is adopted in Latvia, said the…
Baltic leaders support creation of international tribunal to judge Russia’s responsibility for war in Ukraine
Baltic presidents support the creation of an international tribunal to assess Russia’s responsibility for the war in Ukraine, as confirmed by presidents during…
Latvian ministry promises additional funding for country’s healthcare
In order to cover the costs of healthcare services provided to residents, Latvia’s government decided on Tuesday, the 20th of December, to approve…
Latvian PM warns 2023 may not be a year of economic growth
Next year may not turn out to be a growth year. Economic growth will slow down, said Latvian Prime Minister Krišjānis Kariņš in…
