How many soldiers does Latvia need? President Rinkēvičs sets a target for the coming years
The numerical strength of Latvia’s armed forces must reach 31 000 in the coming years, President Edgars Rinkēvičs stated during a press conference…
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Trump says Ukraine willing to negotiate, Russia “is ready for peace”
US President Donald Trump announced in a speech to Congress on Tuesday, the 4th of March, that he had received a letter from…
Spring is approaching! Temperatures may reach +15°C by the end of the week
On Wednesday, the sky across Latvia will be covered with clouds bringing precipitation. Overnight, rain is expected in the eastern regions, with occasional…
Prime Minister: The new minister will have to tackle port reform and the future of the railway sector
Prime Minister Evika Siliņa (JV) met on Tuesday with three candidates for vacant ministerial positions, outlining their work priorities in case of approval,…
Lithuanian and Estonian Transport Ministers meet in Tallinn to discuss the implementation of Rail Baltica project
At the meeting with Estonian Minister of Infrastructure Vladimir Svet on Tuesday in Tallinn, Lithuanian Minister of Transport and Communications Eugenijus Sabutis noted…
“Flow” team brings home an Oscar – join celebration at the Freedom Monument
On the evening of Wednesday, the 5th of March, in Riga, the director of the Latvian animated film “Flow” (“Straume”), Gints Zilbalodis, and…
Precipitation and strong wind expected in Latvia; air temperature may reach +14° C this weekend
In the first half of the week the sky in Latvia will be covered in clouds. Precipitation is expected – on Tuesday, the…
Young people lose interest in donating blood – why and how can this be changed?
The average age of blood donors in Latvia continues going up. This is why the State Blood Donors Centre (VADC) wants to attract…
Lithuanian minister Sabutis to discuss bilateral cooperation with his Estonian counterpart
Lithuanian Minister of Transport and Communications Eugenijus Sabutis will visit Estonia on Tuesday, the 4th of March. Sabutis and his Estonian counterpart Vladimir…
