Law to denounce the Istanbul Convention will be reviewed by the next Saeima
By majority vote today, Saeima deputies forwarded President Edgars Rinkēvičs’ vetoed law on denouncing the Istanbul Convention back to the Foreign Affairs Committee,…
Čakša promises a more efficient budget: what exactly changes for Latvians in 2026?
As the Saeima prepares the state budget for a second reading, there will certainly be new proposals to use funds more efficiently, predicted…
Belgium closes airports due to drones
On the evening of the 4th of November, Brussels airports were temporarily closed and incoming flights were diverted to other airports, according to…
Mild and grey weather continues – less rain and occasional sunshine over the weekend
On Tuesday night, skies will be mostly cloudy, with light rain expected in some areas, mainly in the eastern part of the country,…
National Alliance supports President’s call to leave Istanbul Convention decision to the next Saeima
The National Alliance (NA) supports President Edgars Rinkēvičs’ call to continue decision-making on the Istanbul Convention in the next Saeima, the party told…
France to ban alcohol sales in parliament bar
Left-wing French MP Emmanuel Duplessy wants to ban alcohol sales in the National Assembly bar, writes Politico. According to a report obtained by…
Estonian MPs sign declaration of support for Istanbul Convention
In response to events in Latvia, when the Saeima decided to withdraw from the Council of Europe Convention on preventing and combating violence…
Lithuania’s border with Belarus closed; Lithuanians seek detours
After the Lithuanian government’s decision to close the border with Belarus, direct bus services have also been suspended, but some companies are offering…
Legal expert explains why the Latvian President’s decision on the Istanbul Convention was correct
President Edgars Rinkēvičs has chosen the only and best option currently available in the matter of the Istanbul Convention and articulated his position…
