Elon Musk to head “Department of Government Efficiency” in Trump administration
US President-elect Donald Trump on Tuesday, the 12th of November, appointed Elon Musk to a post aimed at creating a more efficient government,…
Snow expected to hit Latvia – up to 4 cm in the east
In the next few days, the weather will remain cloudy and light rain is expected in places, snow and wet snow is also…
Birth rate in Latvia falls sharply
In the first nine months of this year, 9 716 newborns were registered in Latvia, which is 12.7% or 1 419 fewer than…
UN agency: Israel fails to meet US demands for more aid to Gaza, misses deadline
The main UN agency for Palestinian refugees in Gaza (UNRWA) says Israel has failed to meet a US deadline to increase aid to…
Celebrating Latvia’s 106th birthday in Riga – concerts, parade and laser performances
On Monday, the 18th of November, the 106th anniversary of the proclamation of the Latvian State will be celebrated in Riga with various…
No consensus on the future of Rail Baltica
There is no consensus among the coalition parties on the future implementation of the Rail Baltica project. On Monday, the 11th of November,…
EU has supplied Ukraine with more than 980 000 shells, says Borrell
The European Union (EU) has supplied Ukraine with more than 980 000 artillery shells for its war with Russia and plans to deliver…
Latvia and Trump: Braže outlines future cooperation with new US leaders
Cooperation with the administration of the newly elected US President Donald Trump will be close and convincing, Foreign Minister Braiba Braže (JV) said…
North Korea ratifies mutual defence treaty with Russia
North Korea has ratified the mutual defence treaty with Russia signed by the leaders of the two countries – Kim Jong Un and…
