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June 27, 2026
Ministry: Utopian plans for high-speed motorways connecting large cities will not be realised
The Utopian plans to establish high-speed motorways to large cities will not be realised in Latvia, but the improvement of the TEN-T road…
Kremlin: Putin has no plans to congratulate Trump
Russian President Vladimir Putin has no plans to call US Republican President-elect Donald Trump to congratulate him on his election victory, Kremlin spokesman…
Donald Trump returns to the White House
Democrat Donald Trump, despite being a convicted felon and surviving two assassination attempts, has won the presidential election, winning more than 270 Electoral…
Years go by – still no railway track: What is slowing Rail Baltica’s military readiness?
Author: Ilona Bērziņa The railway track is the most important part of Rail Baltica project from a military standpoint, said former Commander of…
The poor up for tough times: Ombudsman points to big problems in social support
The ombudsman invites the Latvian Saeima to reassess if it is truly socially responsible and rational to lower social aid for the poorest…
Europe’s leaders race to congratulate Trump on his election victory
On Wednesday morning, the 6th of November, when Europe woke up to the news that former US President Donald Trump was on his…
Latvian President congratulates Donald Trump with his victory in US Presidential Elections
Latvian President Edgars Rinkēvičs congratulates Republican Candidate Donald Trump with his victory in the US Presidential Elections. The Rinkēvičs wrote on X (formerly…
Trump declares victory
Republican candidate Donald Trump announced his victory on Wednesday, the 6th of November, in the US presidential election held on Tuesday. After winning…
Israeli PM Netanyahu sacks defence minister, says mutual trust “cracked”
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday evening, the 5th of November, dismissed the country’s defence minister, Yoav Gallant, citing a “crisis of…
