30 million euros for airBaltic: committee says “yes”, but tensions remain
At a meeting of the Saeima’s Budget and Finance (Tax) Committee, deputies today supported the draft decision on approving a state short-term loan…
European army – Lithuanians doubtful about it
Earlier this year, European Union Defense Commissioner Andrius Kubilius proposed the idea of a “a powerful, permanent European military force of 100,000 troops,”…
Latvian Saeima strengthens protection of journalists against abusive litigation
Members of the Saeima today adopted, in the third reading, amendments to the Law on the Protection of Persons Involved in the Public…
European civil servants must abandon WhatsApp
Several European governments have decided to end the use of WhatsApp and Signal for official communications, Politico reports. Governments in Germany, France, Poland,…
After tensions and threats of collapse – Latvia’s government will continue its work
Coalition partners have agreed to continue working in the government, Prime Minister Evika Siliņa announced after a meeting with representatives of the political…
US blockade not working for everyone – sanctioned tankers enter Persian Gulf
Ship traffic tracking data shows that the US naval blockade has not stopped the second sanctioned supertanker from entering the Persian Gulf, Reuters…
Weather to worsen – rain, fog and cooler air expected in Latvia
On Thursday and Friday, rain is expected across most of the country. A light to moderate wind will blow, mainly from the north,…
Latvian Prime Minister ready to risk coalition over “airBaltic”
Latvian Prime Minister Evika Siliņa has indicated she is prepared to risk the collapse of the ruling coalition in order to secure support…
Border checkpoint modernization in Latvia sparks controversy: risk of losses increases
If the modernization projects of the border crossing points Terehova, Grebņeva, and Pāternieki are halted, the amount of non-eligible expenses would reach at…
