Macron’s office hits back at allegations that he brought cocaine on Kyiv train
Emmanuel Macron’s office has taken the unusual step of refuting unsubstantiated claims that the French President was carrying a bag of cocaine during…
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Due to migration pressure on the Belarusian border, Estonian police unit arrives in Latvia
On Monday, an 11-member unit from the Estonian Police and Border Guard Department departed from Tartu for Latvia to assist Latvian colleagues in…
US and China agree to cut trade tariffs for 90 days
The US and China announced on Monday, the 12th of May, that they have agreed on a deal that will significantly reduce for…
Latvia and Ukraine expand defence cooperation: drones, armoured vehicles, and training
Ukrainian Deputy Defence Ministers Valerii Churkin and Lieutenant General Mykola Shevtsov met in Kyiv with a Latvian military delegation led by Major General…
G7 urges India and Pakistan for dialogue, US offers help on “constructive talks”
The Group of Seven (G7) major powers on Friday, the 9th of May, called on India and Pakistan to engage in direct dialogue…
Tonight Latvia begins its quest at the Ice Hockey World Championship – let’s support our team!
Today, the 10th of May, the Latvian national ice hockey team begins its journey in the 2025 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship. In…
Chilly weekend ahead, but spring returns next week
Over the weekend, clouds will alternate with sunshine, and occasional showers are expected in some areas. On Saturday, wet snow and snow pellets…
BNN IN FOCUS | Does the government know how to govern – and who will be held accountable? Political analyst Filips Rajevskis weighs in
Over the next three years, Latvia’s public sector will need to review its expenditures by at least 450 million euros, Finance Minister Arvils…
National debt rises, austerity urged – yet borrowing continues to increase
At the end of last year, Latvia’s general government debt stood at 46.8% of the country’s gross domestic product (GDP), according to the…
