Virši-A acquires 20% of shares of Skulte LNG Terminal
On Friday, 20 May, JSC Virši-A (Virši) signed a contract with JSC Skulte LNG Terminal on the acquisition of 20% of the company’s…
Day 85 of war in Ukraine: Mariupol’s defender commanders deny surrendering, US and Australia to send heavy equipment
On Friday, May 20, Ukrainian military reports of Russian artillery allegedly causing death to 13 civilians in Luhansk Region. The deputy commander of…
European Parliament requests international tribunal to investigate Russian war crimes in Ukraine
In its Thursday’s passed resolution the European Parliament (EP) invites forming a special international tribunal to investigate Russian war crimes, as reported by…
Ministry: Latvian embassy in Moscow reports increased interest from Russians to leave the country
Since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Latvia’s embassy in Moscow has observed increased interest from Russian citizens in leaving Russia, reports Ministry of Foreign…
Court of first instance acquits Saeima deputy Atis Zakatistovs
On Thursday, 18 May, Riga City Latgale Suburb Court gave businessman Viesturs Tamužs and Saeima deputy Atis Zakatistovs, who are accused of fraud,…
Russia requests compensation for dismantling of Soviet monument in Pārdaugava
Latvia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Edgars Rinkēvičs has rejected the request submitted by Russia for a compensation for the demolition of the Soviet…
Meteorologists predict rainy weekend in Latvia; summer heat not expected yet
This weekend the sky will be dreary, most of Latvia will experience rain showers, sometimes intense. There is also he possibility of thunderstorms….
Police promise zero tolerance towards war supporters during today’s procession in Riga
In relation to the event that is expected to gather a large number of residents in Riga today, 20 May, for a procession…
European Parliament: Russian sanctions should extend to Belarus as well
All of the sanctions that have been imposed on Russia so far should extend to Belarus as well, as should all future sanctions,…
