Baltic States ask IOC to explain decision to let Russian and Belarusian athletes compete in Olympic Games
In a letter sent to the International Olympic Committee (IOC), Baltic Olympic committees request an explanation for the organisation’s decision to let Russian…
Prince Harry wins phone-hacking case against British tabloids
The High Court in London on Friday, the 15th of December, found that Prince Harry was the victim of phone hacking and other…
EU gives Ukraine access to membership talks; fails to agree on financial aid
European Union (EU) leaders at Brussels summit on Thursday, the 14th of December, reached an agreement on opening accession talks with Ukraine, Hungarian…
Winter nights to commence at Riga Zoological Garden
From Friday, the 22nd of December, onward Riga Zoological Garden will be open every evening until 21:00, as announced by the zoological garden’s…
European Central Bank maintains interest rates unchanged
On Thursday, the 14th of December, the European Central Bank decided to maintain interest rates unchanged for the second consecutive meeting. During the…
Korčagins becomes new head of Latvian State Audit service
On Thursday, the 14th of December, Edgars Korčagins gave his solemn vow in the Saeima and was officially approved as the new head…
Trade union against equal minimum pay for kindergarten administration and teachers
Latvian Trade Union of Education and Science Workers (LIZDA) objects to the intention of the Ministry of Education and Science (IZM) to apply…
Russian language to not be allowed to be requested in job ads or job interviews in Latvia
The Latvian Saeima has conceptually supported amendments to the Labour Law that are intended to further reinforce the use of Latvian language on…
Judins: reinforcement of liability for road traffic offences must be justified by facts
The decision to reinforce liability for road traffic violations using law amendments should be based on facts and data, not slogans, said Saeima…
