Latvian PM hopes Saeima will review state budget plan in two days
Latvian PM Evika Siliņa mentioned in her interview to TV3 programme 900 seconds that she hopes the next year’s budget will be reviewed…
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Saeima committee approves Latvia’s 2024 state budget plan for final reading
On Tuesday, the 5th of December, Saeima’s Budget and Finance Committee approved the legislative draft On State Budget for 2024 and budget content…
Ruling coalition in Latvia does not expect Kariņš to step down over special flights scandal
Parties of the ruling coalition in Latvia do not expect Minister of Foreign Affairs Krišjānis Kariņš to step down over the special flights…
There is enough: proposal on additional funding for roads rejected by Saeima committee
On Monday, the 4th of December, Latvian Saeima’s Budget and Finance Committee rejected a proposal from former Minister of Transport, Saeima opposition member…
Latvian Minister of Finance doesn’t understand how existing healthcare financing model works
Looking at the existing healthcare financing model, Latvian Minister of Finance Arvils Ašeradens admits he doesn’t understand how it works, because medical workers…
Latvian Saeima ratifies Istanbul Convention seven years after its initial signing
On Thursday, the 30th of November, the majority of the Saeima passed the law with which the so-called Istanbul Convention or the Council…
NATO pledges to support Ukraine “as long as necessary”
NATO foreign ministers have pledged to step up cooperation with Ukraine on a range of security issues, committing to increase political and practical…
Russia prepares “loyalty agreement” for foreigners
The state news agency TASS reported on Wednesday, the 29th of November that the Russian Interior Ministry has drafted a law proposing to…
Finland to close all border crossings with Russia
Finland will close its border with Russia for two weeks due to an influx of asylum seekers, Prime Minister Petteri Orpo announced on…
