Latvian Ministry of Defence announces second conscription round
The Ministry of Defence invites youngsters to sign up for next January’s National Defence Service (VAD), as confirmed by the ministry’s press-service. It…
Category: Politics
Latvia to adopt harsher penalties for both electric scooter enthusiasts and motorists
On Thursday, the 25th of May, Latvia’s Saeima passed in the second reading amendments to the Road Traffic Law, which provide, among other…
Presidential candidates in Latvia lack confident support from the public
LTV programme Kas notiek Latvijā? [What’s happening in Latvia?] reports results from various candidate assessment surveys performed by market and public opinion survey…
Combined List’s and New Unity’s “friendly and constructive” talks do not change their respective positions
On Wednesday, the 24th of May, the Combined List (AS) political party and New Unity (JV) political party met with presidential candidates. Announcements…
Turkey’s immigration opponents support Erdogan’s rival
The leader of Turkey’s Victory Party, which is known for its anti-immigration stance, has announced that he will support Kemal Kilicdaroglu, thus increasing…
Saudi Arabia creates a new regional policy and regains power
Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, previously seen as an outcast, took center stage at the Arab League summit as Syria was…
Estonia plans to increase the VAT rate for tourist accommodation
Instead of canceling VAT payments for tourist accommodation, the coalition is considering raising the tax rate, and the decision will also affect VAT…
Latvian Association of Journalists accuses NEPLP of stifling freedom of speech in Latvia
In an open letter sent to the National Electronic Mass Media Council (NEPLP), Latvian Association of Journalists (LZA) details that this institution’s actions,…
Latvian minister warns public media budget “in percentage from GDP” is impossible
Funding the united public media apparatus by providing them with 0.16% of Latvia’s GDP is impossible, said Latvian Minister of Finance Arvils Ašeradens…
