Ventspils port is sinking and yet Strautmane is put back in charge: Is this the right choice?
Opinion piece Latvian Ministry of Transport is preparing to extend the term of the ministry’s deputy state secretary Inguna Strautmane in the management…
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Suspicious drones spotted near Latvia’s military installations
Considering the growing use of drones in Latvia and the widespread availability of such devices worldwide, drones have been spotted close to Latvian…
Packaging food into polystyrene containers no longer allowed in Latvia
On Thursday, the 23rd of January, the Latvian Saeima passed in the final reading amendments to the Law on the Reduction of Consumption…
All of us have to be prepared yesterday, today and tomorrow, says Commander of Latvian National Guard
In order to implement the national operational plan and develop the goals defined for national security, all of us have to be prepared…
Number of GPS signal disruptions in Latvia reaches new record – problems blamed on Russia
The number of GPS signal disruptions in Latvian air space increased two times last year, as reported by “Ir” magazine. “Ir” references data…
Weather forecast: wet snow and slippery roads in Latvia
Thursday, the 23rd of January, will be cloudy in Latvia. Local precipitation is expected – mainly wet snow and snow. Freezing rain is…
Europe should welcome Trump’s call for increased NATO spending, says Polish President Tusk
Europe should welcome, not rebuke, US President Donald Trump’s call for other NATO members to increase their military spending, Polish Prime Minister Donald…
Lukashenko prepares for another term in office while trying to reduce Belarus’ isolation
Five candidates will take part in Belarus’ presidential election on Sunday, the 26th of January, but there has been only one winner in…
“Someone should take responsibility” – Latvian PM critical of airport manager’s comments on recent drone incident
The government cannot think for other leaders – if a manager expects someone from the side to come and tell them what to…
