Turkey postpones vote on Sweden’s NATO bid
The Turkish Parliament’s Foreign Affairs Commission postponed the vote on Sweden’s NATO membership application on Thursday, the 16th of November, further delaying Sweden’s…
Estonia also accuses Russia of increasing influx of asylum seekers
Estonian Interior Minister Lauri Läänemets said on Thursday, the 16th of November, that Russia has extended its initial provocative measure against Finland to…
Latvian minister says new electric trains will soon be available to passengers
Permission has been received to deploy the new electric trains to Latvia’s railway network. The first official passenger trip is scheduled for December,…
Petr Aven’s mobile operator Veon leaves Russia
Veon, the Amsterdam-listed mobile operator owned by Pyotr Aven, announced on Monday. the 9th of October, that it is leaving the Russian market…
Epidemiologist: Covid-19 is confirmed for every third tested person in Latvia
Currently Covid-19 is found for every third tested person in Latvia, as reported by the Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (SPKC) Risk…
Pedro Sánchez secures new term as Spain’s PM following amnesty deal
After negotiations, Socialist leader Pedro Sánchez won another term as Prime Minister of Spain in parliamentary elections on Thursday, the 16th of November,…
New Salacgrīva bridge to be built within two years, says transport minister
Last week, Transport Minister Kaspars Briskens (P) met with Dagnis Straubergs (LRA), Chairman of Limbazi County Council, to find solutions for the bridge…
Latvia borrows EUR 600 million from international financial markets
Latvian State Treasury has published information, reporting that on the 15th of November the institution released 5.5-year eurobonds on international financial markets on…
Latvian Saeima conceptually supports next year’s budget project
Next year’s consolidated state budget revenue is planned at EUR 14.5 billion, and expenditures are planned at EUR 16.2 billion, according to the…
