Gastronomic level on a rise in Latvia – new Michelin stars expected
The list of restaurants that have received a Michelin star may be expanded by one or two more newcomers this year, says President…
Drug-related gang murders rock French city of Marseille
The French city of Marseille, which has long struggled with organised crime and drug-related violence, has been rocked by two horrific murders involving…
Russian forces reach another key frontline town, says Ukraine’s military
Russian forces have entered the outskirts of the eastern Ukrainian frontline town of Toretsk, late on Monday, the 7th of October, less than…
Social care in Riga in critical state due to shortage of finances
Due to money shortage, social care in Riga is in a critical state, as mentioned in the report submitted to Riga City Council’s…
Kremlin: Russian state media company hit by unprecedented cyber attack
Russia’s state media company All-Russian State Television and Radio Broadcasting Company (VGTRK), which owns and operates Russia’s main national TV channels, including Rossia…
Former defence official warns of the need to reinforce border protection
To ensure protection of the eastern border it is necessary to reform at least two National Guard battalions into full-time units, wrote co-founder…
Slovakia’s Fico says Ukraine will never join NATO on his watch
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico on Sunday, the 6th of October, vowed to block Ukraine’s NATO membership for as long as he leads…
Requirements for small and medium-sized businesses to be equalised in VAT Law
Latvian Ministry of Finance has developed amendments to the Value Added Tax Law that provide for simplifying and equalising VAT application rules and…
“Z” symbols appear in Latgale; State Police commence investigation
Last week, there were multiple “Z” symbols, which are associated with Russian aggression in Ukraine, found painted in multiple locations in Latgale, as…
