“No tax hikes?” Latvia’s Finance Minister explains the state debt situation
Latvia is currently not considering a scenario of raising taxes, Finance Minister Arvils Ašeradens (New Unity) said on Thursday in an interview with…
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February in Latvia could be one of the coldest in recent years
Although brief thaws may occur at times in February, the month as a whole is expected to be several degrees colder than usual,…
Meteorologists warn of severe cold in Latvia: nighttime temperatures may drop to –32°C
On Thursday, clouds will gradually clear during the day and the weather will remain dry. A light to moderate northeast to east wind…
SAB raises the alarm, President reassures: No extraordinary steps needed in Latvia
At present, no special additional security measures are necessary in the country, President of Latvia Edgars Rinkēvičs told journalists on Wednesday. Commenting on…
Can Russia attack NATO? Latvia’s Armed Forces commander gives a clear answer
At present, a Russian military threat to NATO in the coming years is unlikely, although much will depend on developments in Ukraine this…
Weather forecast for Latvia: snow retreats, but frost intensifies to –25°C
On Wednesday, skies will be cloudy, gradually clearing from the north. Snowfall is expected in many areas, mainly in the southern part of…
Latvia establishes a new unit within the Prosecutor General’s Office – state security to be viewed much more broadly
In January, a new structural unit was established within Latvia’s Prosecutor General’s Office – the State Security Protection Department, Prosecutor General Armīns Meisters…
The best time for Russia to attack the Baltics: experts warn, naming key indicators
The current geopolitical situation is creating the most favourable conditions for a possible act of aggression by Russia and Belarus against the Baltic…
By day an electrician in Latvia, secretly an informant for Russian military intelligence, VDD reveals
One of the men detained last year and now charged with spying for Russia worked as an electrician. The Prosecutor’s Office said that…
