VIDEO | Biden and Xi meeting to discuss differences between the two powers
US President Joe Biden will meet Chinese President Xi Jinping for the first time in a year on Wednesday, the 15th of November,…
Latvian PM promises reduced VAT for fruits and vegetables
Next year it is planned to apply a reduced – 12% – VAT rate for fresh fruits and vegetables. The ruling coalition agreed…
NATO suspends CFE treaty as Russia withdraws
NATO allies said they condemn Russia’s decision as of Tuesday, the 7th of November, to withdraw from the Treaty on Conventional Forces in…
Meteorological winter expected in Latvia’s eastern territories
Although last week there was proper autumn weather in Latvia, this week it will be replaced by conditions typical for winter – wet…
Finland mulls border closure as asylum seeker numbers rise from Russia
The Finnish government said on Tuesday, the 14th of November, that Russia had recently allowed asylum seekers to enter its territory without the…
We need to make sure inflation doesn’t rise again before we low interest rates, says Kazāks
Before the European Central Bank (ECB) starts lowering interest rates, we have to make sure inflation doesn’t start going up again, said Bank…
Conexus service tariff to grow by 37.3% in December
Unified natural gas distribution and storage operator Conexus Baltic Grid (Conexus) gas distribution system service tariff will grow by 37.3% starting with December,…
At least four people allegedly poisoned by Coca-Cola drinks in Croatia
As reported, one person was hospitalised on Saturday after drinking flavoured mineral water Römerquelle at a café in Rijeka and three other people…
OPINION | Latvia needs a sort of “earthquake” – no permit, no seat in city council!
Latvian president’s proposal – to extend the requirement to acquire access to official secrets for the leadership of local governments – is so…
