Vucic nominates medical professor for Serbian PM, says new government will be in place by Easter
Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic, who has been in power for 12 years, on Sunday, the 6th of April, nominated a politically inexperienced medical…
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BNN IN FOCUS | Rajevskis: The State quietly squanders, yet no one is held accountable – that’s why the public no longer trusts the system
One of the hottest topics of the week was the State Audit Office’s findings about economically unjustified—and in some cases even illegal—spending from…
PM Siliņa: More work, fewer scandals in the government after “restart”
Following the government’s recent “restart”, there are now fewer scandals and more pragmatic work being done, Prime Minister Evika Siliņa (New Unity) said…
“Without loud rhetoric” – Foreign Minister Braže explains how Latvia maintains U.S. trust
Latvia’s relationship with the United States is deep and the bilateral cooperation agenda is “positive,” said Latvian Foreign Minister Baiba Braže (New Unity)…
Progressives propose to revoke the parliament’s “lifetime pass” of convicted former MPs
The Progressives faction in the Saeima has submitted a proposal to amend the Rules of Procedure of the Saeima, suggesting that former MPs…
Canadian PM Carney calls snap election and says Trump wants to break Canada
Canada’s new Prime Minister Mark Carney called a snap election for the 28th of April on Sunday, the 23rd of March, saying he…
Funding for demographic recovery must be found to preserve the nation, says Uzulnieks
To halt the sharp decline in birth rates, a comprehensive plan will be introduced, but increasing social benefits next year would require approximately…
PM Siliņa: No mass workforce cuts planned for reducing bureaucracy
Reducing bureaucracy involves merging and centralizing functions, but the government does not currently plan to carry out mass workforce cuts, Prime Minister Evika…
Latvia considering e-voting – CEC: “It as a political decision”
The possibility for residents to cast their votes online in municipal and parliamentary elections is ultimately a political decision, said Kristīne Saulīte, Chairperson…
