Bank of Latvia: Without changes in lending structure, growth will slow
Domestic credit portfolios are likely to continue growing in 2025, driven in part by several large credit agreements in the non-financial corporations (NFC)…
Siliņa: Coalition remains stable despite Ābrama leaving the “Progressive” faction
The coalition remains stable, emphasized Prime Minister Evika Siliņa (New Unity) on the “Why” program on Delfi TV, commenting on the decision by…
Iran: US joining Israel will open the gates of hell
Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Saeed Khatibzadeh has warned that the US joining Israel’s strikes would have “hellish consequences” for the entire region, the…
Latvian residents warned – trip to Russia culd result in blackmail
The State Security Service (VDD) has issued a renewed call for Latvian residents to avoid traveling to Russia and Belarus. Anticipating that the…
Former Italian Prime Minister calls for NATO counter-summit
Former Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte has called for an anti-NATO meeting in The Hague just one day before a summit of alliance…
Heating in Riga to become significantly more expensive – new tariff submitted to regulator
This autumn, the cost of thermal energy in Riga will rise by approximately 22%, according to AS “Rīgas siltums.” The company has calculated…
Zelensky appoints new commander of land forces
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has appointed Hennadiy Shapovalov as commander of the land forces, replacing Mykhailo Drapatyi, Reuters reports. Drapatyi resigned from his…
Solstice weekend weather: rain, sunshine, and changing conditions ahead
During the night leading into Friday, a cyclone will bring rain to most of Latvia. In the central and eastern regions, expect prolonged…
Finnish Parliament votes to withdraw from Ottawa Convention
As threats from Russia grow, Finland’s parliament has voted to withdraw from the Ottawa Convention, which bans the use of landmines, Reuters reports….
