Latvian soldiers in Ukraine after the war? Training mission under consideration during peacetime
In the event of a ceasefire in Ukraine, Latvia — as a member of the “Coalition of Good Will” — plans to contribute…
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Memorandum signed on sale of Telia-owned shares in Tet and LMT to Latvia
The Swedish company Telia Company (Telia) has signed a memorandum of understanding with Latvia, Latvenergo, and Latvian State Radio and Television Centre (LVRTC)…
Ašeradens: No current plans to list “Latvenergo” and “Latvijas Valsts Meži” on stock exchange
Finance Minister Arvils Ašeradens (New Unity) assured members of the United List (Apvienotais saraksts – AS) parliamentary faction on Thursday that there are…
Taxi industry representatives take aim at “Bolt” – Competition Council launches in-depth investigation
The Competition Council (KP) will assess the state of competition in Latvia’s taxi sector, acting chairwoman Ieva Šmite said on Thursday in an…
Birth rate continues to decline in Latvia
In the first five months of this year, 4,678 newborns were registered in Latvia, which is 14.2% or 774 fewer than in the…
“Monument dishonored, officials smile” – Latvian public outraged after IShowSpeed’s visit
On Tuesday, the 15th of July, American internet celebrity “IShowSpeed,” also known as Darren Jason Watkins, visited Latvia. The visit, funded by the…
Russia prepares to declare Latvian and Ukrainian owned bakery as extremist
A court in Rodniki, Ivanovo Oblast, Russia, has received a request from the Russian Prosecutor General’s Office to declare a bakery owned by…
“IShowSpeed” event draws attention of Riga Police – administrative violation proceedings initiated
The Riga City Municipal Police has initiated administrative violation proceedings in connection with an event that took place on the 15th of July…
Poland’s fight against migration: how border controls work
Forty years after the establishment of the Schengen area, some European countries are re-imposing border controls to curb illegal migration; however, experts say…
