Combined List party suggests plan to reduce electricity transmission tariffs by 40%
On Thursday, the 14th of September, Saeima deputies decided to submit the plan composed by the Combined List (AS) to reduce electricity tariffs…
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Exclusive interview with Petr Aven. Billionaire contemplates sanctions, rights, West and Russia’s place
Interview article author: Armands Puče/LA It was not difficult to agree on an interview with the billionaire Petr Aven, who is also a…
Cars with Russian registration plates to no longer be allowed entry to Latvia
In accordance with explanations from the European Commission and the opinion provided by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, as of 18:00 pm (local…
Forming coalition in Latvia plans to ratify Istanbul Convention by year’s end
Partners of the forming coalition in Latvia – New Unity (JV), Progressive party (PRO) and the Union of Greens and Farmers (ZZS) –…
Healthcare workers object to New Unity taking over sector’s supervising ministry
The Latvian Union of Health and Social Care Workers (LVSADA) objects to New Unity (JV) taking over the sector, because it could indicate…
Latvian prime minister candidate announced agreed distribution of seats in new government
16 seats in the newly-composed government and eight in the Saeima will go to New Unity (JV), five will go to the Union…
Kim travels to Russia to meet Putin in a full-scale visit, Kremlin says
Kim Jong Un is travelling to Russia on a specialised train, according to a South Korean source, reports Reuters. Both Pyongyang and Moscow…
BNN IN FOCUS | Mayor of Tallinn takes of Centre Party, promises to re-enter government
Last week one of the biggest intrigues of Estonia’s political environment was finally resolved, specifically who will be the one to take over…
Though Saeima’s vote is coming up, there is still no clarity as to minister candidates in Latvia
Even though the Saeima vote for the new government is set to take place on Friday, the 15th September, there is still no…
