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,…
Category: Politics
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…
Latvian minister: it’s wrong to think Russia is weakened by war with Ukraine
Despite Russia’s major losses in Ukraine, it’s wrong the think Russia has been weakened by this war and that it is incapable of…
New Unity’s half-secret meeting with opposition puts coalition partners on edge
LTV programme De Facto reports a meeting held by New Unity (JV) leaders with representatives of the Union of Greens and Farmers (ZZS)…
State president candidates in Latvia meet all election requirements
All three presidential candidates in Latvia – Combined List founder and businessman Uldis Pīlēns, Minister of Foreign Affairs Edgars Rinkēvičs and public management…
Latvian residents express great interest for initiative against the ban on e-cigarette flavours
More than 10 000 people have signed the petition called “Free choice for adults! On preservation of e-cigarette aromas” on Manabalss.lv platform, according…
G7 members agree on new anti-Russian sanctions
On Friday, the 19th of May G7 leaders agreed on new sanctions against Russia. The objective of these sanctions is denying Russia access…
Protests against violence continue in Belgrade
In the Serbian capital, Belgrade, tens of thousands of people took to the streets again to protest against a “culture of violence” that…
Latvia’s Valka county to be managed by Ērģeme Primary School principal
On Saturday, the 20th of May, the principal of Ērģeme Primary School, independent Valka County Council deputy Gita Avote was elected as the…
