This week in Latvia – from warmth to frost
April 22, 2025
Orban plans new laws, crackdown on media over “foreign funding”
The Hungarian government will draft legislation to protect the country’s sovereignty and, following the example of the new US government, will uncover foreign…
Parental neglect? Two-year-old found wandering streets in Priekule wearing nothing but a diaper and socks
Last weekend, Latvian State Police received information about a two-year-old girl wandering the street in Priekule wearing a diaper and socks, as confirmed…
Latvian meteorologists predict precipitation and fog for now; more sun expected this weekend
Tuesday and Wednesday are expected to be cloudy in Latvia. Eastern parts of the country, however, may see more clear sky, as reported…
UN adopts resolutions condemning Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, despite US objections
The United Nations (UN) Security Council on Monday, the 24th of February, adopted a US-drafted resolution marking the third year since Russia’s invasion…
Progressives say they are prepared to take charge over any ministry in Latvia
Latvian political party Progressives is prepared to propose candidates to work in any of the ministries from which ministers were called off by…
EU lifts sanctions on Syria in several areas
On Monday, the 24th of February, the EU lifted a number of economic sanctions imposed on Syria after the fall of the Bashar…
Zelenskyy: three years of absolute heroism, but the fight continues
Commemorating the third anniversary of Russia’s repeated invasion of the country, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy praised the resistance and heroism of Ukrainians. Zelenskyy…
Union of Greens and Farmers opposes Strautmane’s reappointment to Board of Ventspils Port
The Ministry of Transport has failed to appoint its representative, ministry employee Inguna Strautmane, to the Ventspils Freeport Board for the next term,…
German conservatives celebrate, far-right enjoys record result
Friedrich Merz’s Conservatives have won the German elections with 28.6%, well ahead of rival parties but short of the expected 30%, but even…
