Birth Rate in Latvia Dramatically Declines
In the first four months of this year, 3,732 newborns were registered in Latvia, which is 13.9% or 600 fewer than in the…
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Midweek Rain, Wind and Thunderstorms – But the Weekend Will Be Warmer and Calmer
Wednesday will bring mostly cloudy skies, though occasional clear spells are expected. Rain is forecast in some areas, primarily in the eastern part…
Latvia boosts combat capabilities – government approves expansion of armed forces
Starting the 1st of July, the number of professional service soldiers in the National Armed Forces (NBS) will be increased by 500, according…
Trump wants to see a real end to Iran-Israel conflict
US President Donald Trump wants the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran to end with Tehran’s “complete surrender” of its nuclear weapons, rejecting…
Fines for drone and aircraft violations to become significantly stricter
On Tuesday, the Cabinet of Ministers approved amendments to the Law on Aviation, which will raise administrative fines in the field of civil…
G7 leaders call for de-escalation in the Middle East
On Tuesday, the 17th of June, Israel and Iran attacked each other for the fifth consecutive day, and US President Donald Trump called…
Swedish defense company acquires Latvia’s Ammunity
The Swedish defense and security company Scandinavian Astor Group (SAG) has signed an agreement to acquire the Latvian small-caliber ammunition manufacturer Ammunity, representatives…
Čudars nominated for Minister of Smart Administration and Regional Development
The party New Unity has nominated Member of Parliament and former Minister for Climate and Energy Raimonds Čudars (JV) for the position of…
Trump hopeful that Israel and Iran will soon strike a deal, sees Putin as mediator
President Donald Trump, on his way to the G7 summit in Canada on Sunday, the 15th of June, said he hoped Israel and…
