Latvian Saeima limits alcohol sale time
On the 9th of January, Saeima deputies passed in the final reading amendments intended to lower alcohol consumption in society. These amendments, among…
World’s most powerful passports for 2025: Latvia in the top ten
According to the Henley Passport Index, the Singapore passport is now the world’s strongest passport, allowing visa-free travel to 195 out of 227…
Less funding, more challenges: BKUS continues fight for children’s health
This year, attempts to convince politicians that children’s health is part of national security will continue, said the Chairman of the Board of…
Pneumonia ravages Latvia: infection rates higher than ever this decade
Pneumonia is on a rise in Latvia. The spread of this disease is higher than ever in the past ten flu seasons, as…
Joe Biden says he could have beaten Donald Trump in election
US President Joe Biden, in an exclusive interview with USA Today published on Wednesday, the 8th of January, said he thought he could…
US to allocate 50 million US dollars of Danske Bank fine to Estonia
Under the agreement signed on Tuesday, the 7th of January, the US will give Estonia 50 million US dollars (48.2 million euros) of…
Kindergarten availability from age of one – one of Latvian government’s priorities for 2025
A solution to ensure kindergarten services become available to children from the age of one year needs to be found this year, said…
VIDEO | Los Angeles is burning: tens of thousands flee the raging wildfires
More than 30 000 people fled their homes as the fire spread rapidly over a few hours on Tuesday evening, the 7th of…
Latvia’s TOP List of Crises: Rail Baltica problems and public outrage over board members’ wages
The situation regarding the financing of Rail Baltica and the construction of the connection with Riga, as well as outrage over the disproportionate…