Pope Francis is in hospital with double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican reports
On Tuesday, the 18th of February, the Vatican announced that Pope Francis had been diagnosed with double pneumonia, complicating the 88-year-old pontiff’s treatment…
Latvia to up its defence budget to 4% of GDP next year and to 5% in the future
It is planned to increase the budget of the Latvian defence sector to 4% of gross domestic product (GDP) next year and then…
Snow and frosty weather to continue in Latvia – motorists urged to be careful
On Wednesday, the 19th of February, some snowing is expected in most of the country. On Thursday, however, the layer of snow may…
Trump snaps back at Zelenskyy, blaming Ukraine for Russia’s war
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday, the 18th of February, slammed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as a bad negotiator and “grossly incompetent” as…
Meta confirms plan to build an undersea internet cable that will span the globe
Tech giant Meta, which owns Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp, has announced the Waterworth project, which aims to build a 50 000 km long…
Unemployment on a rapid rise in Latvia
The registered level of unemployment in Latvia was a t 7.2% at the end of January 2025. Compared to the end of December…
Putin is serious about negotiating peace in Ukraine, Kremlin says
On Tuesday, the 18th of February, as high-level talks began in Saudi Arabia, the Kremlin announced that Russian President Vladimir Putin was serious…
Do Russian and Belarusian citizens still belong as teachers in Latvia? Saeima deputies mull over new bans
At the beginning of the month, there were 183 teachers with Russian or Belarusian citizenship working at Latvian schools. However, their numbers are…
“Dzintars” manufacturer obtains ISO 13485 certification, expanding expertise in medical product development
In its commitment to innovation and business growth, the manufacturer of the Latvian cosmetics brand Dzintars – H.A.Brieger – has obtained the ISO…
