VIDEO | Latvia suggests unifying approach to issue of Schengen visa
Latvia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs mentions that Russian football players had arrived in Latvia for a football game as part of a team…
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EU launches new sanctions against Belarus
European Union (EU) ambassadors have approved new sanctions against Belarus, introducing restrictions on dual-use goods and aviation parts, Lithuanian public media LRT writes….
Latvian minister allows Rezekne municipality could be at risk of financial stabilisation procedure
Currently available information about the financial difficulties Rezekne municipality is in suggests the municipality may be at risk of financial stabilisation procedure to…
Preparations for construction of Liepaja Prison are going as planned
The preparations before construction of the nearly EUR 126 million worth Liepaja Prison project are going as planned, said Latvian Minister of Justice…
Russia talks of retaliation after drone strikes on Moscow
Russia has spoken of serious retaliation against Ukraine after two drones damaged two buildings in Moscow, writes Reuters. No one was injured in…
Latvian Ministry of Welfare suggests increasing part of pensions at state budget’s expense
The Ministry of Welfare has outlined the so-called base pensions as one of the main priorities for Latvia’s budget for 2024. This means…
Last year’s wage records paid to an insolvency administrator and the chief of airBaltic
This much is detailed in the 20th July issue of IR magazine. Ventspils ex-Mayor Aivars Lembergs’ debt*, however, remains unmatched. The magazine compiled…
Norway’s left-wing leader resigns after stealing sunglasses
Bjørnar Moxnes, the leader of Norway’s left-wing party, resigned on Monday after the theft at Oslo airport came to light, writes Politico. Moxnes…
Riga City Council continues coalition talks – both bilateral and four-party meetings
All of Riga City Council’s coalition members New Unity, National Alliance/Latvian Association of Regions, Kods Rīgai and Par/Progressive factions are invited to attend…
