Latvian citizens continue travelling to Russia, ending up in constant trouble
Latvian citizens continue to travel to Russia despite repeatedly encountering problems, Foreign Minister Baiba Braže (New Unity) stated on Thursday during the Latvian…
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Media: EU-level push to drastically raise excise duty on tobacco products
Several wealthy European Union member states have called on the European Commission to revive previously shelved plans to introduce a minimum tax threshold…
Parliament conceptually supports port governance reform, but changes in Liepāja blocked with ZZS votes
On Thursday, the Latvian Parliament (Saeima) supported amendments to the Ports Law in the first reading, aimed at improving the port governance model…
Trust in the EU at highest level since 2007, poll shows
Confidence in the European Union and its institutions is at its highest level in almost 20 years, according to a report published on…
US court blocks several Trump tariffs, saying president overstepped his authority
A federal court, the US Court of International Trade, on Wednesday, the 28th of May, blocked President Donald Trump from imposing import tariffs…
Belgium and Turkey express interest in joining drone coalition led by Latvia and the UK
Belgium and Turkey have expressed their interest in joining the international Drone Coalition led by Latvia and the United Kingdom to support Ukraine,…
Health and security on a common front – Health Minister calls to strengthen pharmaceutical production in Latvia
Health and defence are not separate domains – hospitals, medicines, and doctors are essential in times of armed conflict, Latvian Health Minister Hosam…
Zelenskyy: Putin irritates Trump more than I do
Volodymyr Zelenskyy told reporters in Kyiv on Tuesday, the 27th of May, that despite his difficult relations with Donald Trump, he believes that…
Latvia promises food price drop – memorandum on lower prices signed
Food prices in Latvia may begin to drop in real terms within two weeks, Economy Minister Viktors Valainis (ZZS) said Tuesday at the…
