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…
Category: Politics
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…
BNN IN FOCUS | Is the state planning to sell off the “people’s wealth”? Stock market plans raise concerns
Latvia’s most valuable state-owned enterprises – Latvenergo and Latvijas valsts meži (LVM) – are once again under the shadow of potential partial privatization….
Kremlin: Peace talks have not stopped
The Kremlin has announced that despite US President Donald Trump’s statements about Russian President Vladimir Putin and the resumption of arms supplies to…
Latvia’s budget picture still unclear – President and Prime Minister choose to remain silent for now
President Edgars Rinkēvičs and Prime Minister Evika Siliņa (New Unity) have agreed not to comment on the state budget drafting process until mid-August,…
Musk announces the founding of a party
US billionaire Elon Musk has announced the launch of a new political party, following his loud departure from Donald Trump, Politico reports. Musk,…
Borrell accuses EU institutions of inaction
Former EU High Representative Josep Borrell has criticized the European Commission and the Council of Europe for their inaction over the crimes committed…
Latvia’s Ministry of Finance plans major staff reductions
The Ministry of Finance (MoF) is preparing for a significant reduction in staff across its administrative sector next year, with the planned downsizing…
