“Rich” and “poor” in Latvia’s public administration: why salaries differ so sharply between ministries
The wealthiest institutions in Latvia’s public administration are the Ministries of Health, Economics, Agriculture and Finance, while the least well-funded are the Ministries…
Davos: Europe is worried, Trump is bragging and Macron wears sunglasses
The economic forum in Davos has been largely dominated by US President Donald Trump’s ambitions to acquire Greenland, and each country has its…
Cold and dry weather continues in Latvia – the strongest frost expected in the eastern regions
On Wednesday night, partly cloudy weather is expected in eastern Latvia, while it will be cloudy in the west, with occasional clear spells…
Toy retailers watch: What social media ban could mean for the sector
Toy sales in Britain are rising for the first time in five years, but retailers are starting to prepare for the potential impact…
Britain greenlights controversial Chinese embassy project
The British government on the 20th of January approved the controversial Chinese embassy project in central London, which has sparked widespread debate over…
Costs rise, deadlines slip: EU auditors sharply criticise Latvia’s Rail Baltica, Ministry responds
The European Court of Auditors’ report on European Union (EU) transport infrastructure projects, including Rail Baltica, is a constructive reference point for the…
Estonians postpone family growth; reasons – economic and personal difficulties
Few more than 10,000 children were born in Estonia last year, and young people are increasingly postponing the idea of starting a family,…
GPS interference in Latvian airspace increases sharply
Last year, disruptions to the Global Positioning System (GPS) in Latvian airspace were recorded 1,276 times, representing an increase of 55.6% compared with…
Spain declares three days of mourning; investigation into train crash
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has declared three days of mourning across the country after a tragic train crash that killed dozens of…
