Stocks, US dollar fall as Trump tariffs raise economic concerns
Stock markets fell sharply and the US stock index dropped by more than 4% on Thursday morning, the 3rd of April, while the…
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“Populism, not solutions” – Latvian grocery chain Elvi leadership criticizes politicians for superficial approach to food prices
The issue of food prices is a topic that’s easy to speak loudly about, but policymakers fail to address it in a meaningful…
From cooperation to conflict: family doctors force government to the negotiating table
The Latvian Association of Family Doctors (LĢĀA) and the National Health Service (NVD) have reached a conceptual agreement on shortening the duration of…
“I will stay” – Latvian medic Sarmīte Cīrule, injured in Ukraine, refuses to give up
Latvian combat medic Sarmīte Cīrule was injured this week during a drone strike on the front lines in Ukraine. She spoke to Latvian…
Norwegian Foreign Minister says Norway will not withdraw from the Ottawa Convention
Norway will not withdraw from the international convention banning anti-personnel mines, as Finland did, Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide said on Wednesday,…
What will Trump’s tariffs mean for Latvia? Latvian President Rinkēvičs responds
Before assessing the impact of the promised U.S. tariffs, it is important to first wait for a joint position from the European Union…
Auditors: Port Development Fund served the interests of certain officials; funds spent illegally
A significant portion of the Port Development Fund’s resources has been used inefficiently, and in some cases, unlawfully, according to the State Audit…
From a brief warm spell to wet snow – temperatures to drop sharply in Latvia this weekend
While this workweek in Latvia remains warm, a significant drop in temperatures is expected by the weekend. According to the Latvian Environment, Geology…
From aid suspension to “unjust peace”, Ukrainian scepticism towards Trump grows
More than 50% of Ukrainians are critical of US President Donald Trump’s peace efforts, fearing that they are likely to lead to a…
