Harmony and Latvia in First Place “start ruffling feathers” by demanding referendums
Saeima party Latvia in First Place (LPV) and its leader Ainārs Šlesers have started collecting signatures for a referendum to initiate the dissolution…
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Germany closes 4 out of 5 Russian consulates
Germany decided to revoke the permits of four of the five Russian consulates in the country, in response to Moscow’s decision to reduce…
Coalition’s expansion “would provide a more dynamic way forward”, says Latvian minister
Expansion of the existing coalition would provide a more dynamic way forward when it comes to government priorities, said New Unity (JV) leader,…
Edgars Rinkēvičs to become next President of Latvia
On Wednesday, the 31st of May, the Saeima elected New Unity (JV) candidate, Minister of Foreign Affairs Edgars Rinkēvičs as the next President…
Kallas doesn’t think that she can become the next leader of NATO
Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas does not believe that she could be chosen as the next head of NATO, as she represents the…
Politologist says Pinto needs more experience to run in EP elections
Elīna Pinto, who lost in the recent presidential elections in Latvia, needs more political experience and knowledge before she can try running in…
No president elected in first or second round of votes in Saeima; Rinkēvičs in the lead
None of the three candidates were elected in the first or second round of presidential election in the Saeima. Nevertheless, so far it…
Russian poet Aleksandr Pushkin’s statue removed from Kronvalds Park in Riga
Riga City Council reports that on the 30th of May Riga Monuments Agency moved the statue of Russian poet Aleksandr Pushkin was moved…
Duda approves commission to investigate Kremlin influence; opposition condemns the decision
Polish President Andrzej Duda has announced that he will sign the controversial bill, which provides for the creation of a special commission to…
