Latvian farmers concerned about impact of frost on winter crops
Farmers in Latvia are worried about the impact the intense frost will have on winter crops, as LETA was told by interviewed agricultural…
SpaceX illegally fired workers criticising Elon Musk, says US labour agency
The US labour agency on Wednesday, the 3rd of January, accused rocket and satellite manufacturer SpaceX of illegally firing eight employees who sent…
Number of defects in new trains in Latvia considered normal for adoption procedure
All of the defects found in new electric trains will be fixed as part of their warranty, as Latvian Minister of Transport reported…
Latvian VID continues looking into Daugavpils mayor’s possible luxurious living
Latvian State Revenue Service (VID) still continues its investigation of Daugavpils Mayor Andrejs Elksniņš’s possible living well beyond his financial means, as VID…
US and allies warn Houthis of “consequences” if Red Sea attacks continue
The US and various international allies, including Australia, Bahrain, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Germany, Italy, Japan, the Netherlands, New Zealand, and the UK, issued…
Russia and Ukraine, with UAE assistance, organise large-scale POW exchange
Ukraine and Russia on Wednesday, the 3rd of January, conducted the first prisoner exchange in almost five months. The Russian defence ministry said…
A paradox! Latvia’s transport sector requires enormous investments, minister assures
Generally speaking, so far the success of Latvia’s transport sector in the use of European Union funds has been poor, says Latvian Minister…
Same-sex marriages legal in Estonia; couples will be able to adopt children as well
As of the 1st of January 2024 same-sex marriages are legal in Estonia. On the 20th of June 2023 the Estonian parliament passed…
Partnership institute issue in Latvia remains a controversial topic for Latvian residents
Over the course of almost four weeks Latvian residents have provided only 14.65% of the necessary signatures to initiate a referendum the repeal…
