Battle for one of the most influential positions in Latvia’s judicial system: four candidates promise change
Today, four candidates for the position of Prosecutor General of Latvia, interviewed by the Judicial Council, pledged to improve the efficiency of the…
Trump admits Americans are paying “something” for tariffs
Marking a shift in rhetoric, US President Donald Trump has acknowledged that US consumers are paying more for products because of tariffs, but…
Higher education accreditation in Latvia to change – institutions will now be evaluated as a whole
The new approach to university accreditation in Latvia will be a challenge both for higher education institutions and for the evaluation system as…
Russian oil or Trump’s favor – Orbán’s difficult choice
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, who has positioned himself as an opponent of war, will meet with White House host Donald Trump, and…
In Latvia – judge involved in high-profile cases may face criminal prosecution
On the 13th of November, members of the Saeima (Parliament) will have to decide whether to grant permission to initiate criminal prosecution against…
In Latvia – at least 10,000 people gather at Dome Square to protest against withdrawal from the Istanbul Convention
At least 10,000 people gathered at Dome Square in Riga on Thursday evening to protest against Latvia’s possible withdrawal from the Istanbul Convention,…
The anticyclone will bring clearer skies, but temperatures will drop below zero
On Friday, the sky will be mostly cloudy, though the sun will occasionally peek through, according to the Latvian Environment, Geology and Meteorology…
From export support to sanctions barrier: how the war has transformed Latvia’s customs strategy
Following Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the work of Latvia’s customs service has fundamentally changed – while previously the focus was on facilitating…
Political advisor: Macron is France’s worst president
Political advisor Alain Minc once sang the praises of his former protégé Emmanuel Macron, even comparing him to Napoleon’s generals, especially gifted with…
