Ieva Akuratere successfully becomes member of 13th Saeima
On Thursday, 17 March, Latvia’s Saeima approved parliament member status and duties for Conservative party member Ieva Akuratere, as confirmed by the parliament’s…
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Latvian Pērkons band member set on becoming Saeima member
On Wednesday, 16 March, Latvian parliament’s Mandates, Ethics and Submissions Committee approved the legislative draft regarding the approval of Saeima deputy’s authority for…
Blair: NATO pursues strange tactic on Ukraine
The tactic by NATO of repeatedly saying that the military alliance would not make a military response to Russia’s invasion in Ukraine is…
Zelenskyy grateful for brave visit of NATO prime ministers
Kyiv, which has been a target of the invasion of Russian occupation forces since February 24, has been visited by Czech, Polish and…
Day 21 of war in Ukraine: Ukrainians launch counterattacks, Mariupol siege increasingly dangerous, more «realistic talks»
In Ukraine, in the morning of Wednesday, March 16, the country’s defence forces have launched counter-attacks on Russian troops. In the sieged strategic…
Latvian media regulator blocks 71 websites over risks for national security
Latvian National Electronic Mass Media Council (NEPLP) has blocked 71 websites over concerns for national security, as confirmed by the council’s chairman Ivars…
Media: Russia cancels concerts of performers who condemn Kremlin’s actions
Concerts of Russian and Ukrainian musicians who have condemned Moscow’s war against Ukraine have been cancelled in Russia, UNIAN internet news portal was…
Day 20 of war in Ukraine: Russian attacks stalled, apartment block shelling starts fires, Zelenskyy speaks of future victory
In Ukraine, in the morning of Tuesday, March 15, firefighters in the capital Kyiv rushed to put out fires caused by shelling in…
Latvian president suggests providing state funding to parties running in municipal elections
Latvian President Egils Levits suggests providing state financing to political parties that run in municipal elections. In the president’s commentary to the Law…
