Latvian Archbishop Vanags wants his successor to be someone who understands modern times
The head of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Latvia (LELB), Archbishop Jānis Vanags who has decided to retire soon, wants his successor to…
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LOK Secretary General on Paris Olympics: it’s too early to throw around the word boycott
In an interview with LTV on the 12th of December, the Secretary General of the Latvian Olympic Committee (LOK) Kārlis Lejnieks mentioned that…
Zara apologises for misunderstood ad campaign
Fashion brand Zara apologised on Tuesday, the 12th of December, for a controversial advertising campaign featuring statues wrapped in white that drew criticism…
Latvian champion won’t join Paris Olympics if Belarusian and Russian athletes are permitted there
Latvian Olympic champion in 3×3 basketball Nauris Miezis said in an interview to LTV programme Sporta studijā on Monday, the 11th of December,…
Meteorologists predict thaw in Latvia this week
The end of November and the start of December in Latvia had properly winter-like weather conditions – a lot of snow with stable…
Latvian VDD investigates possible supplies of military micro chips to Russia
Latvian Sate Security Service (VDD) has commenced a criminal procedure over suspicion of a Latvian company potentially supplying electronic components that may be…
Dombrovskis: Latvia should commit to reducing budget deficit in coming years
Latvia should commit to reducing budget deficit in the coming years, suggests Executive Vice-President of the European Commission Valdis Dombrovskis. On Monday, the…
Krišjānis Kariņš isn’t the only Latvian PM who has used expensive private flight services
Former Latvian PM Krišjānis Kariņš’ predecessors Valdis Dombrovskis and Ivars Godmanis had used special flights during their respective terms. However, the money for…
Week in Lihuania | Lithuanian President to seek re-election in 2024; parliament approves 2024 budget
Last week, Lithuania’s straw garden binding tradition was added to UNESCO list; intelligence body’s whistleblower revealed his identity Lithuania reports 1175 new COVID-19…
