Saeima committee suggests for government to consider freezing wages of senior officials in Latvia
On Wednesday, the 21st of December, Latvian parliament’s Mandates, Ethics and Submissions Committee agreed to invite the Cabinet of Ministers to reevaluate the…
War in Ukraine: What is the Wagner Group?
The number of Russian mercenaries – the Wagner Group – fighters in Ukraine has increased from 1,000 to almost 20,000, which indicates that…
Latvia officially creates Ministry of Climate and Energy
On Tuesday, the 20th of December, Latvia’s government decided to found the Ministry of Climate and Energy by reorganising the Ministry of Economics…
Expert: second wave of war expected in Ukraine
A second wave of war is expected in Ukraine. Russia may try to mobilize more people, said the Chief of NATO Strategic Communications…
The Taliban forbid women to study at universities
In Afghanistan, the Taliban regime has banned women from studying – a decision condemned by the international community, the BBC writes. The ban…
Russia to expect difficulties in mobile communication
Telecommunication equipment manufacturers Nokia and Ericsson are leaving the Russian market at the end of the year, and their departure may seriously undermine…
Producer price level in Latvia up 29.6% over the course of 2022
In November 2022, as compared with the same month of 2021, the average producer price level in Latvia increased by 29.6%, according to…
Court finds ex-mayor of Riga accused of having spying equipment not guilty
On Wednesday, the 21st of December, Riga City Council declared Latvian member of the European Parliament and ex-mayor of Riga Nils Ušakovs of…
EU Ambassador to Ukraine: It is unlikely that there will be a new attack on Kyiv
It is unlikely that Russia could attack Kyiv from the north at the beginning of next year, as there are no visible actions…
