Latvian minister plans to continue medical practice during his term
After his approval as the new Minister of Health, New Unity politician, gastroenterologist Hosams Abu Meri plans to continue his medical practice. Abu…
Russia expels two US diplomats for “illegal activities”
On Thursday, the 14th of September, Russia announced the expulsion of two US diplomats, First Secretary Jeffrey Sillin and Second Secretary David Bernstein,…
Ex-Minister of Health decides to join ruling party in Latvia
The former Minister of Health of Latvia Līga Meņģelsone has decided to join New Unity (JV) political party. As LETA was told by…
Minister says VARAM needs to become Latvia’s leader in state development and modernisation of public administration
The Ministry of Environment Protection and Regional Development (VARAM) should continue developing to face modern challenges. This ministry needs to become a leader…
Water sample test results show Covid-19 variant Eris present in multiple Latvian regions
Wastewater monitoring results show that Covid-19 variant Eris is already present in Salaspils, Jēkabpils, Daugavpils, Jelgava, Talsi and Limbaži, as LETA was informed…
Bulgaria lifts Ukrainian grain import ban
Bulgaria decided on Thursday, the 14th of September, not to extend the ban on Ukrainian grain imports when the existing restrictions expire on…
European Central Bank increases interest rates once again
During their meeting in Frankfurt on Thursday, the 14th of September, the Council of the European Central Bank (ECB) decided to increase interest…
ECHR finds no violations in national minority schools’ switch to Latvian language only
The amendments adopted in Latvia in 2018 regarding the gradual transition to teaching in Latvian language only in national minority secondary schools do…
Changes in Latvian government to extend to Riga City Council as well
With the reshuffling of seats and parties in the new government, changes are also expected to come to the composition of Riga City…
