“It could drive up prices everywhere” – MEP Vaidere on Trump’s new tariffs
The new customs tariffs imposed by the United States against the European Union (EU) will lead to increased costs both in the US…
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Gusty winds and cooler air: wintery weather expected in Latvia over the weekend
On Friday, the northwesterly and northerly winds will gradually strengthen and become gusty. As the stronger northern winds set in, cooler air will…
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…
“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…
