Musk’s call to ”move on” from the Holocaust challenges enduring German taboo
On Saturday, at a rally of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, Elon Musk called on Germany to “move on” from its…
Beekeepers warn of fake honey in stores – cheap import from China slows development of local producers
After checking 20 honey samples bought in supermarkets in Jelgava, Jurmala and Riga, it was concluded that only six of them meet authentic…
Unemployment on a rise among people with long-acquired skills that are no longer in demand
The majority of the unemployed are with upper secondary vocational education and over the age of 50, which shows that these people have…
Denmark increases Arctic defence spending in response to US pressure
Denmark announced on Monday, the 27th of January, that it plans to invest 14.6 billion Danish kroner (2.05 billion US dollars, 1.96 billion…
Arēna Rīga to be renamed “Xiaomi arena” for five years
Arēna Rīga to be renamed “Xiaomi arena” for a period of five years, as the media were told by representatives of LLC Arēna…
Russia publishes textbook saying it was “forced” to invade Ukraine
A new textbook was presented in Moscow on Monday, the 27th of January, likening Russia’s war in Ukraine to the Soviet struggle against…
Santa Purgaile suddenly withdraws from race to run Bank of Latvia
Vice-President of the Bank of Latvia Santa Purgaile has officially withdrawn her candidacy for the high post, as LETA was told by the…
EU foreign ministers finally agree to renew sanctions against Russia
The European Union (EU) on Monday, the 27th of January, extended its broad sanctions against Russia for another six months after Hungary dropped…
Ministry of Health proposes de-criminalising consumption of narcotics by minors
Latvian Ministry of Health has prepared amendments that exempt minors from criminal liability for drug use, as reported by LETA. In the summer…
