Promised pay rises, but no money secured: FDC criticizes government decision on teachers’ salaries
The Cabinet of Ministers’ decision on the schedule for increasing the minimum pay rate for teachers does not comply with the requirements of…
Latvia names its national ice hockey team roster for the 2026 Olympic Games
Today, the roster of Latvia’s men’s national ice hockey team for the Milan–Cortina Winter Olympic Games was officially announced. A total of 25…
Unusual cold wave and snow force Britons to close schools
Hundreds of schools have been closed in Britain after the coldest night so far this winter, and the weather is expected to remain…
Greece’s air traffic control system temporarily shuts down; cause unclear
Greek air traffic controllers endured a tense few hours on Sunday morning, the 4th of January, when communications systems went down for an…
State convenience versus human rights: Latvia’s Ombudswoman draws a red line
The work of Latvia’s Ombudswoman, Karina Palkova, this year will primarily focus on the protection of human rights in everyday situations where residents…
Trump’s success in Venezuela – a major blow to Putin’s ego
The capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, initiated by US President Donald Trump, could prove to be a major blow to the Kremlin’s…
Sabotage, border fence and migration — Latvia’s minister on key security challenges
Possible acts of sabotage currently pose the greatest threats in the field of internal security, Interior Minister Rihards Kozlovskis (New Unity) said this…
Winter in Latvia intensifies: snow and frost down to –20°C
On Tuesday, skies will be mostly cloudy. Snow is expected in some areas overnight and in the morning, while by evening snowfall will…
Baltic foreign ministers condemn Trump’s idea of taking control of Greenland
Greenland is an integral part of Denmark, the foreign ministers of the Baltic states have stressed after US President Donald Trump once again…
