Zapad-2025: What lies behind Russia’s military exercises on NATO’s borders?
The joint Russian–Belarusian strategic-level military exercise Zapad-2025 poses a low threat to Latvia and NATO, yet both countries use the drills as a…
Trump accuses Xi of conspiring
US President Donald Trump has accused Chinese President Xi Jinping of plotting with Russian dictator Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un,…
How did Kristīne Lemberga get a post at North Kurzeme Hospital without a competition?
Former Ventspils City Council member Kristīne Lemberga (Latvijai un Ventspilij) has been appointed part-time Development Director of SIA North Kurzeme Regional Hospital, the…
Ventspils hosts talks on Ukraine’s involvement in the Three Seas Initiative and new transport corridors
Last weekend, the Ukrainian Transport Infrastructure Development Committee held an off-site meeting at Ventspils Business Center, organized within the framework of the Ukrainian…
Slovakia wants to normalize relations with Russia, buy more gas
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico said during a meeting with Russian dictator Vladimir Putin that he wants to normalize relations with Russia and…
Latvian municipalities spend millions on benefits without clear justification, audit office concludes
An audit by the State Audit Office (SAO) in six municipalities has found that the benefits granted by municipalities – such as allowances,…
Forecast: Thunderstorms and warm weather until the weekend
On Wednesday, the sun will alternate with clouds. By evening, rain is expected in western regions, and later also in parts of the…
WHO calls for increased budget for mental health
Europe spends more on improving the mental health of its population than any other region in the world, but with such high rates…
Several professions to be excluded from early retirement pension system in Latvia
Starting in 2027, all professions not associated with regular risks to health and life will be excluded from the circle of early retirement…
