New bill: who will be banned from travelling to Russia and Belarus?
The National Security Committee of Saeima has prepared a draft law on restricting activities that pose a threat to national security. The bill…
Arab leaders approve 53-billion-dollar alternative to Trump’s Gaza plan
Arab leaders at an emergency summit in the Egyptian capital Cairo have approved a 53-billion-dollar Gaza reconstruction plan that will rival US President…
How many soldiers does Latvia need? President Rinkēvičs sets a target for the coming years
The numerical strength of Latvia’s armed forces must reach 31 000 in the coming years, President Edgars Rinkēvičs stated during a press conference…
Lukashenko invites Trump, Zelenskyy and Putin to hold talks on ending the war in Minsk
Minsk is ready to host US, Ukrainian and Russian leaders for talks on ending Russia’s war in Ukraine, Belarusian dictator Alexander Lukashenko said…
Dynamics of U.S.-Europe relations should not be perceived as dramatic, says Latvian Defense Minister
The dynamics of U.S.-Europe relations should not be perceived as dramatic, according to Defense Minister Andris Sprūds (P). In an interview on Morning…
Government changes to continue – Prime Minister promises further steps after ministerial appointments
Following the approval of new ministers, further changes will take place, Prime Minister Evika Siliņa (JV) revealed in an interview on TV3’s program…
Trump in speech to US Congress: We are just getting started
Six weeks into his presidency, Donald Trump addressed the Republican-controlled US Capitol to talk about his first successes. He claimed that “many” believe…
Government plans to reach 4% of GDP for defense sooner as expected
Government ministries are already working on a project to accelerate Latvia’s defense sector spending to 4% of GDP, potentially achieving this goal as…
Trump says Ukraine willing to negotiate, Russia “is ready for peace”
US President Donald Trump announced in a speech to Congress on Tuesday, the 4th of March, that he had received a letter from…
