Latvian government approves provision of another EUR 200 million towards anti-air defence
On Tuesday, the 28th of January, Latvian government approved the provision of another EUR 200 million towards the country’s anti-air defence system. The…
“Stress overload”. Daugavpils asks discontinuation of state language tests for local teachers
Daugavpils municipality has asked state institutions to cease state language tests for local teachers in the middle of the school years, because the…
Musk’s call to ”move on” from the Holocaust challenges enduring German taboo
On Saturday, at a rally of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, Elon Musk called on Germany to “move on” from its…
Beekeepers warn of fake honey in stores – cheap import from China slows development of local producers
After checking 20 honey samples bought in supermarkets in Jelgava, Jurmala and Riga, it was concluded that only six of them meet authentic…
Unemployment on a rise among people with long-acquired skills that are no longer in demand
The majority of the unemployed are with upper secondary vocational education and over the age of 50, which shows that these people have…
Denmark increases Arctic defence spending in response to US pressure
Denmark announced on Monday, the 27th of January, that it plans to invest 14.6 billion Danish kroner (2.05 billion US dollars, 1.96 billion…
Arēna Rīga to be renamed “Xiaomi arena” for five years
Arēna Rīga to be renamed “Xiaomi arena” for a period of five years, as the media were told by representatives of LLC Arēna…
Russia publishes textbook saying it was “forced” to invade Ukraine
A new textbook was presented in Moscow on Monday, the 27th of January, likening Russia’s war in Ukraine to the Soviet struggle against…
Santa Purgaile suddenly withdraws from race to run Bank of Latvia
Vice-President of the Bank of Latvia Santa Purgaile has officially withdrawn her candidacy for the high post, as LETA was told by the…
