Latvian minister accused of hiding information about Kariņš’s special flights
During efforts to compile information about the special flights Krišjānis Kariņš’s used during this term as Latvian Prime Minister, the Combined List (AS)…
NATO official warns West: be prepared for anything
On Wednesday, the 17th of January, the Chairman of the NATO Military Committee, Rob Bauer, said that Member States should be on high…
Flu infection rates surge in Latvia
Last week flu infection rates doubled in Latvia, according to flu, Covid-19 and other acute upper respiratory diseases monitoring data. Various family doctor…
US puts Houthis on terrorist list as rebels attack another US ship
On Wednesday, the 17th of January, the US again designated Yemen’s Houthi rebels as a terrorist group after their second attack on a…
Latvian parliament finally puts an end to years of disputes over merge of public media
The Saeima passed in the final reading amendments to the Law on Public Electronic Mass Media and Administration Thereof. These amendments are aimed…
EU lawmakers concerned about Slovakia’s criminal law reforms
European Union (EU) lawmakers on Wednesday, the 17th of January, expressed “serious concern” about Slovakia’s plans to amend the Criminal Code and abolish…
Latvia commences expulsion procedure against nearly 1 000 Russian citizens
The expulsion procedure against 985 Russian citizens who have not completed requirements of the Immigration Law – haven’t passed a Latvian language exam…
Tinder to swipe left on Belarus after Valentines day
Tinder announced its withdrawal from the Belarusian market as of the 15th of February, completely discontinuing its services. Users in Belarus have until…
A clear “no” to Zhdanok-type policy, Latvian ex-president encourages residents to vote in EP elections
Former Latvian President Valdis Zatlers urges all Latvian citizens to vote in European Parliament elections this summer, because, according to him, this time…
