Latvian government extends state of emergency on Belarusian border
Considering the tense situation on the Latvian-Belarusian border, the government decided on Tuesday, 1 February, to extend the state of emergency in Ludza,…
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Poland offers Ukraine defensive ammunition
Poland has offered a list of defensive ammunition to Ukraine, as the latter faces Russian military build-up near Ukrainian borders, news agency Ukrinform…
Latvian government to decide on way out for Covid-19 pandemic in February
In February Latvia’s government plans to decide on a strategy for a way out from Covid-19 pandemic based on all cautionary measures, said…
Prosecutor will likely submit protest over first instance verdict in Digitalgate criminal case
Prosecutor Monvīds Zelčs will likely submit a protest over the verdict issued by the court of first instance, which provided all of the…
Opposition in Latvia proposes letting residents work without Covid-19 certificate
Saeima opposition deputies have submitted amendments to the Law on the Management of the Spread of COVID-19 Infection in order to cross from…
Canadian unvaccinated lorry drivers stage loud protest in Ottawa
In Canada, unvaccinated lorry drivers angered by the requirement of both Canadian and US governments for cross-border lorry drivers to be vaccinated against…
Court acquits all accused in second Digitalgate in spite of serious charges
On Monday, 31 January, Latvia’s Court of Economic Affairs declared all of the accused in the so-called second Digitalgate criminal case. Judge Kaspars…
Estonian government party against continuing restrictions linked to Covid certificate
In Estonia, the Centre Party, which is one of the two political forces that form the government, has called for lifting from February…
Portugal’s general election won by Socialist PM Costa
In the Portuguese snap general election, the ruling Socialist Party of Prime Minister António Costa has unexpectedly obtained a single-party majority, British news…
