China probes use of formaldehyde in cabbage preservation
Chinese authorities have launched an investigation to verify reports of formaldehyde being used in the preservation of cabbage intended for human consumption, the…
The Danube is drying up; Europe has no plan
This summer, European countries along the Danube have tried a variety of ways to deal with the consequences of the drying up of…
“It has not been proven when, where, how much, how or for what” – former Bank of Latvia governor delivers final statement in court
Former Bank of Latvia Governor Ilmārs Rimšēvičs, who is accused of bribery-related offences, said in his final statement on Monday that it had…
US threatens economic “D-Day”; Iran vows to completely stop oil exports
As it prepares to impose sanctions on Iran’s trading partners, the US has threatened Tehran with “the biggest financial attack ever carried out,”…
Latvian PM: Latvia has not learned enough from the war in Ukraine
Last weekend’s storm showed that the country’s services are not properly coordinated with one another, Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs (AS) stressed in a…
Storm exposes serious problem in Latvia – some towns left without a single working petrol station
The storm that hit Latvia over the weekend exposed significant problems with businesses’ ability to generate their own electricity, leaving several services vital…
US and Canada exchange new tariffs; countries are in a “trade war”
After trade talks between the US and Canada broke down on the 21st of August, US President Donald Trump has said that Canada…
Latvia’s fire and rescue service warns after devastating storm: everyone must be prepared to cope on their own for 72 hours
Every individual and organisation needs to consider their own preparedness and resilience, Mārtiņš Baltmanis, head of Latvia’s State Fire and Rescue Service (VUGD),…
Latvian president raises alarm after storm: instructions alone are not enough in a crisis
During a crisis, instructions often cannot be followed, which is why initiative and common sense are also needed, Latvian President Edgars Rinkēvičs said…
