Merz warns EU over economic dependence on US, China
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has warned that Europe will lose its independence from the world’s economic giants if it does not act quickly…
Bauska protest: flowers, candles, and a demand for change in the police after dogs were shot
At a protest over the shooting of dogs in Bauska Municipality, which is taking place on Thursday outside the municipal police, flowers and…
Latvia’s Saeima to begin reviewing next year’s budget with 18 billion euros in spending and a sizable deficit
Members of Parliament today referred next year’s state budget bill and its accompanying package of draft laws to Saeima committees for review. The…
Ventspils Freeport’s sector-oriented investment strategy receives international recognition
Each year, the UK-based international investment publication fDi Intelligence releases its “Global Free Zones of the Year” report, evaluating the performance and impact…
Saatse Boot: unratified agreements and unclear territory
The so-called Saatse Boot – a 15-hectare stretch of Russian territory that extends into Estonia and is crossed by a road that is…
Birth rate in Latvia continues to decline
In the first eight months of 2025, 7,837 newborns were registered in Latvia — 11.3% fewer, or about 1,000 fewer babies, than in…
Trump: India to stop buying Russian oil
US President Donald Trump has announced that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has agreed to stop buying oil from Russia, writes Politico. The…
Clarity finally reached in Avens citizenship case – investigation completed, case will not proceed
The Saeima Petitions Committee has rejected a request by the opposition National Alliance (NA) for Minister of the Interior Rihards Kozlovskis (JV) to…
Weather forecast: foggy nights, rainy days, and colder air over the weekend
According to the Latvian Environment, Geology and Meteorology Centre, Thursday and Friday will be mostly cloudy, though skies will occasionally clear. Rain is…
