Embassy to ensure delivery of Timma’s remains from Russia to Latvia for burial
Latvian embassy in Russia maintains constant contact with relatives of the recently passed Latvian basketball player Jānis Timma and Russian authorities to ensure…
Criminal proceedings commenced over Rail Baltica project officials’ possible committed illegalities
In conclusion of its investigation, the Prosecutor General’s Office has commenced criminal proceedings over the possible illegalities committed by officials responsible for Rail…
Russia intensifies attacks on Kursk and eastern fronts, Ukraine says
Moscow has stepped up attacks on Ukrainian forces fighting to hold the Kursk enclave and increased pressure in the eastern Donetsk region, top…
UK intelligence foiled Pope’s assassination plot in 2021
In an excerpt from his forthcoming autobiography published on Tuesday, the 16th of December, Pope Francis reveals that three years ago, during his…
Latvian animation film “Straume” among nominees for Best Foreign Film Oscar award
The American Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has announced the lists of nominees in ten award categories, and Latvian director Gints…
Credit institutions to be obligated to report cash transactions worth more than EUR 7 000 to VID
Starting with 2025, credit institutions and payment institutions in Latvia will need to report to the State Revenue Service (VID) information about private…
Cloudy skies and precipitation in certain areas expected in Latvia
The sky will be cloudy in the middle of the week. Moments of clear sky are still possible, however. On Wednesday, the 18th…
NATO has taken over coordination of military assistance to Kyiv from US
NATO has taken over the coordination of Western military aid to Ukraine from the US as planned, a source said on Tuesday, the…
Cassation proceedings have commenced in the infamous Ventspils politician’s criminal case
On the 17th of December, the Department of Criminal Affairs of the Supreme Court of Latvia commenced cassation proceedings in the criminal case…
