Estonia not willing to build gas terminal without Latvia and Finland
The Estonian government is looking into ways to cut the country’s energy dependence on natural gas from Russia, by supporting the building of…
Category: Politics
Latvian government approves increase of defence budget to 2.5% of GDP
On Tuesday, 29 March, Latvia’s government approved the gradual increase of the defence budget to 2.5% of GDP in the next three years….
Ex-mayor of Ventspils retains honorary University of Latvia member status for now
Chairman of the Senate of the University of Latvia Kristaps Jaudzems submitted a proposal to annul ex-Mayor of Ventspils Aivars Lembergs’ honorary University…
Minister: Russia unjustifiably expels three Latvian diplomats from Moscow
Russia has unjustifiably expelled three Latvian diplomats from the embassy in Moscow, wrote Latvian Minister of Foreign Affairs Edgars Rinkēvičs on Twitter. On…
British government officials fined for lockdown parties
Police in London has found violations of Covid-19 restrictions in a number of festive events with British government officials and announced fines for…
BNN ANALYSES | What is Russia doing in Latvia’s boxing world?
Latvian Professional Boxing Federation carries Latvia’s name into the wide world, but this organisation’s name is not found in Latvian Sports Federations Council…
Latvian minister: Ukraine is not ready for peace «at any cost»
Latvian Minister of Foreign Affairs Edgars Rinkēvičs. Photo: Edijs Pālens/LETA Ukraine is not ready for peace «at any cost», said Latvian Minister of…
Day 34 of war in Ukraine: Irpin liberated amid counterattacks, missiles target fuel depots, talks start in Turkey
Rudnyts’ke, Kyiv Oblast, Ukraine: Ukrainian soldiers with an anti tank portable weapon in the town of Rudnyts’ke. Ukrainian forces have reclaimed some ground…
Latvia to discontinue issuing residence permits in exchange for investments
Photo: Unsplash The ruling coalition in Latvia has decided to discontinue issuing residence permits in exchange for purchase of real estate property and…
