In Italy, Berlusconi speaks of bringing down government, if PM Draghi becomes President
As Italian politicians prepare to elect the EU country’s next President, notorious ex-Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi, who seeks the post himself, has warned…
Number of cars registered in Latvia up considerably in 2021
A total of 54 256 used cars were registered in Latvia last year, which is 19.9% more when compared to 2020, according to…
Latest Covid-19 cases in Baltics. 2 239 in Latvia, 4 635 in Lithuania, 2 202 in Estonia
A total of 2 439 new Covid-19 infection cases were found in Latvia in the last 24 hours. 943 of the patients were…
Opinion | Ventspils residents mixed up in power struggle
Opinion of ex-deputy of Ventspils City Council Aivis Landmanis. Soon the Saeima will pass in the final reading amendments to the Law on…
Germany has to triple reduction of its climate pollution, new economy and climate minister says
For Germany to become climate neutral by 2045, it has to reduce the amount of its greenhouse gas emissions three times, which is…
Survey shows many drivers still use phones while driving despite risks
A survey of the habits of Latvian drivers performed last year shows that drivers «sin» the most with vehicle maintenance and using their…
Sending Russian-led troops out of Kazakhstan announced by President Toqaev
In Central Asia, Kazakhstan’s President Qasym-Zhomart Toqaev has announced the withdrawal of the foreign soldiers of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO), which…
Latvia to ask Europe for half a billion euros for Rail Baltica project
A funding request of EUR 494.3 million will be submitted to the Connecting Europe Facility for Rail Baltica project, as decided by Latvian…
State of emergency on the Latvian-Belarusian border may be extended
Latvian State Border Guard plans to suggest extending the state of emergency on the border shared with Belarus, as the chief of the…
