OPINION: We have a “talent” for not stressing much over projects paid for by Europe
Opinion piece. Author: Ilona Bērziņa The Tuesday, the 27th of November, meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers was not the first time when…
Category: Politics
“We don’t have money for that!” – Latvian PM clashes with Minister of Transport about Rail Baltica’s Riga connection
On Tuesday, the 26th of November, heated discussions broke out in the Latvian government between Minister of Transport Kaspars Briškens and Prime Minister…
As officials fail to reach an agreement, Rail Baltica’s implementation in Latvia remains uncertain
On Tuesday, the 26th of November, Latvian government will start reviewing the scenario for the implementation of the first stage of Rail Baltica…
Trump’s cabinet nominations come to an end with nominee for agriculture secretary
Donald Trump has nominated his ally Brooke Rollins as Agriculture Secretary, adding the head of the pro-Trump right-wing think tank America First Policy…
Lembergs dubbed kleptocrat who plundered Latvia: UK slaps sanctions on corruption charges
The UK on Thursday imposed sanctions on eight people – nationals of various countries – accused by the authorities of large-scale international corruption,…
What exactly did Rinkēvičs and Trump talk about? Insights from the President
In a telephone conversation, the newly elected US President Donald Trump asked about Latvia’s vision of the situation in the region, including in…
Week in Lithuania | Lithuania’s new members of parliament sworn in, Lithuania eyes US flights
Last week, Lithuania, CoE agreed to set up an info point for Belarusian people in Vilnius; MPs barred Chinese firms from solar, and…
BNN ANALYSES | When a downturn grips Germany, Lithuanian manufacturers skid too
Linas Jegelevičius Germany, Europe’s largest economy, is experiencing an economic slowdown, with some analysts predicting a potential recession. This downturn is impacting economies…
Latvia and Trump: Braže outlines future cooperation with new US leaders
Cooperation with the administration of the newly elected US President Donald Trump will be close and convincing, Foreign Minister Braiba Braže (JV) said…
