Latvian State Revenue Service develops tax calculator for mail
To let residents learn how large tax amount they will have to pay before making a purchase online, Latvia’s State Revenue Service (VID)…
Kyiv on heightened alert as Russian forces close in on all sides
Kyiv, Ukraine Two large explosions lit up the night sky south of the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv early Sunday morning.The explosions appear to…
Opinion: the disloyalty of some of Latgale’s residents towards Latvia is deeply concerning
Some of Latgale’s population is not very loyal to Latvia, and this is deeply concerning, said chairman of Saeima’s National Security Committee Māris…
Day 28 of war in Ukraine: Russia blamed for targeting hospitals, another 7 000 flee besieged Mariupol
On Wednesday, March 22, the Armed Forces of the Ukrainian military reported of Russian occupation forces becoming increasingly active in Belarus, near the…
Latvian PM says banning Victory Day festivities may be a nation-wide issue
Latvian Prime Minister Krišjānis Kariņš does not exclude the possibility that the decision regarding the ban of Victory Day festivities on 9 May…
Putin’s partner asked by friends to convince aggressor to stop war
Alina Kabaeva is believed to be the partner of Russian President Vladimir Putin. The woman residing in Switzerland has been asked by her…
Certain epidemiological safety measures to remain in Latvia after 1 April
This week, Tuesday, 22 March, Latvia’s Cabinet of Ministers agreed on new safety measures to come in effect after 1 April. These new…
Estonia considering helping to build LNG terminal
Feeling the need to ensure Estonian energy independence, the Estonian government has stated to look into the options of building or investing in…
Latvian government supports increasing defence budget to 2.5% of GDP in 2025
On Tuesday, 22 March, Latvian government supported the proposal included in the report presented by the Ministry of Finance on the gradual increase…