Trump hopeful that Israel and Iran will soon strike a deal, sees Putin as mediator
President Donald Trump, on his way to the G7 summit in Canada on Sunday, the 15th of June, said he hoped Israel and…
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Latvia struggles to recover tax debts – hundreds of millions “stuck” in insolvencies
As of early June this year, the total amount of tax debts in Latvia – including current debts, suspended debts, and payment extensions…
BNN IN FOCUS | Political analyst: Šlesers hoped for a “golden ticket” but was left out of the game
The hottest topic in Latvia last week was the scandal surrounding the mishandling of the municipal election process and the system crash. President…
After the failed first competition for Latvia’s Prosecutor General – a new potential candidate emerges
In the renewed competition for the position of Prosecutor General, Chief Prosecutor of the Riga Regional Court Prosecutor’s Office, Armīns Meisters, is considering…
Is a new war starting? The Latvian Foreign Minister comments on overnight strikes on Iran
The recent Israeli strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities and other military targets do not automatically mean the beginning of a new war, but…
Gapoņenko faces new trial for collaboration with the Kremlin and incitement of hatred
This week, the Prosecutor’s Office filed charges against pro-Kremlin activist Aleksandrs Gapoņenko for aiding a foreign state in activities directed against Latvia and…
For national defense: Saeima bans officials from traveling to Russia and Belarus
On Thursday, the Saeima passed the third reading of a law aimed at restricting activities that pose a threat to national security. The…
Plan to ban Russian and Belarusian citizens from purchasing real estate in Latvia
On Thursday, the Saeima’s Legal Affairs Committee approved for the third reading a new draft law that would prohibit Russia and Belarus, as…
MPs express diverging views on Ombudsman Janson’s performance
During Thursday’s parliamentary session, Saeima deputies expressed differing opinions about the work and impact of the Ombudsman’s Office after hearing a report from…
