Earthquakes hit Turkey again
Two weeks after devastating earthquakes, Turkey and Syria have been hit again by strong aftershocks, increasing the number of injured and causing new…
Saeima picks candidates for committee to investigate finance sector’s «full makeover»
Parties represented in the 14th Saeima have picked candidates to work in the newly-formed parliamentary committee for the investigation of the country’s «full…
Riga City Council Welfare Department requests more than EUR 14 million in additional funding
Riga City Council Welfare Department has listed in budget amendments a request for additional funding of more than EUR 14 million, according to…
Estonia urges EU to use uniform standard for glass bottles
The latest circular economy plan by the European Commission (EC) includes a ban on small sugar packets and the introduction of biodegradable fruit…
Putin may mention in his speech an existential war for survival of Russians
In his speech expected on Tuesday, the 21st of February, Russian President Vladimir Putin may put an emphasis on how the war in…
Delna outraged over Saeima’s refusal to improve Rules of Order
The 14th Saeima refuses to improve its internal procedures – because deputies have basically refused to replace outdated norms in the parliament’s Rules…
Russia monitors energy infrastructure in the North Sea
Russia is secretly mapping energy infrastructure in the North Sea, including gas pipelines and wind farms, and may be preparing to carry out…
Ex-Defence Minister’ office representative involved in questionable army food procurement
A representative of ex-Minister of Defence Artis Pabriks’ office was involved in the decision-making regarding the army food procurement project worth EUR 200…
Construction of noise-dampening wall in Vangaži to cost EUR 1.7 million
There are plans to construct a noise-dampening wall near Vidzeme motorway (A2) in Vangaži. This project’s costs are estimated at around EUR 1.7…
