EU pledges 7.7 billion euros for global needs in 2024
Despite rapidly growing needs in Gaza and elsewhere, the European Union (EU) on Monday, the 18th of March, pledged to spend an initial…
Banksy confirms new London tree mural is his work
Banksy has confirmed that he is the creator of the new artwork that appeared in north London’s Finsbury Park on Sunday, after the…
Inflation in Latvia below average in EU and Eurozone in February
In February 2024 inflation in Latvia was below the average in the European Union and Eurozone, according to the latest data published by…
Latvian police punish 20 motorists for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs
On Sunday, the 17th of March, police punished 20 motorists for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, as reported by Latvian…
Czech Republic grapples with surge of whooping cough
The incidence of whooping cough is soaring in Europe, including the Czech Republic, and confusion over official guidelines and the public appearance of…
Farmers: nearly all rapeseed fields in Vidzeme and Latgale fail to make it through winter hibernation
Almost none of the rapeseed fields in Vidzeme and Latgale have made it through winter, as LETA was told by interviewed Latvian. Grain-farming…
VIDEO | Putin wins “elections” without serious competition
President Vladimir Putin on Sunday, the 17th of March, won the record-breaking victory in Russia’s post-Soviet history, consolidating his power in an “election”…
Week in Lithuania | MPs seek EU ban on Russian, Belarusian grain imports; bank proposes ways of financing defence
Last week, Lithuanian intelligence said Volkov’s attack in Vilnius was likely Kremlin-organised operation Lithuanian, Greek defence ministers meet in Vilnius Defence Minister Arvydas…
Politologist says Latvia is unlikely to see any clear leaders in European Parliament elections
It is unlikely there will be any clear leaders in the upcoming European Parliament (EP) elections, as LETA was told by politologist Juris…
