The US Senate confirms Trump donor without diplomatic experience as ambassador to Latvia
The United States Senate has confirmed Melissa Argyros as the new US ambassador to Latvia, according to information published on the Senate’s website….
Talks in Paris on ending the war; meanwhile Ukraine’s southeast plunges into darkness after strikes
Russian strikes have left the southeastern regions of Dnipropetrovsk and Zaporizhzhia almost completely without electricity, the BBC reports. Russia has recently stepped up…
Latvia’s disability system must be reformed – minister speaks of a 50 million euro investment
Latvia needs a comprehensive overhaul of its disability system, Welfare Minister Reinis Uzulnieks (Union of Greens and Farmers) said in an interview on…
Meteorologists warn in Latvia: drifting snow, poor visibility and slippery roads
On Thursday, the 8th of January, and Friday, the sky will be mostly cloudy, but no significant precipitation is expected, according to the…
French judge: Sanctions on French justice system would be unacceptable interference
The US is reportedly planning to sanction representatives of the French justice system, and Paris court judge Peimane Ghaleh-Marzban has warned that such…
Latvia’s regional bus operators again weigh protests over contract price revisions
Regional public transport passenger carriers in Latvia are once again considering organizing a protest over the revision of long-term contract prices, while the…
Russian propaganda machine corrects Wikipedia entries; Estonians try to fight back
The English-language pages of the online encyclopedia Wikipedia are being regularly edited to present Estonian history in a light friendly to supporters of…
Competition Council criticizes Supreme Court ruling in construction cartel case
Competition Council of Latvia (CC) says a recent ruling by the Supreme Court in the construction cartel case unjustifiably restricts cooperation between law-enforcement…
Rising excise duties on alcohol in Latvia may fuel smuggling, retailers warn
An increase in excise duties on alcoholic beverages and tobacco products will pose serious challenges for retailers, said Raimonds Okmanis, Chairman of the…
