Alcohol Tests in the Latvian Parliament? Mieriņa Admits: “Not All Deputies Would Pass”
The Speaker of the Saeima, Daiga Mieriņa, has admitted that some MPs in the Latvian Parliament struggle with alcohol issues. When asked in…
95 Latvian Nationals Reported in Israel; Evacuation from the Region Still Pending
Since the escalation of the situation in the Middle East, the Consular Register of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) of Latvia has…
North Korea sends workers to rebuild Kursk region
North Korea will send thousands of workers to Russia to rebuild the Kursk region, the BBC reports. Russian Security Council Secretary Sergei Shoigu…
Rinkēvičs: State Data Must Be Used Wisely – Proposes Amendments for More Effective Governance
President of Latvia Edgars Rinkēvičs has submitted amendments to the Law on the Structure of Public Administration to the Saeima, proposing a framework…
“Rail Baltica” Is Becoming More Expensive, but Latvia Aims to Optimize – Švinka Promises Practical Progress
Various opportunities are being explored to reduce costs in the implementation of the Rail Baltica railway project, said Minister of Transport Atis Švinka…
Birth Rate in Latvia Dramatically Declines
In the first four months of this year, 3,732 newborns were registered in Latvia, which is 13.9% or 600 fewer than in the…
US plans visit to Minsk; wants to resume peace talks
As ceasefire talks between Russia and Ukraine stall, US government sources report that a representative from President Donald Trump’s administration plans to travel…
Midweek Rain, Wind and Thunderstorms – But the Weekend Will Be Warmer and Calmer
Wednesday will bring mostly cloudy skies, though occasional clear spells are expected. Rain is forecast in some areas, primarily in the eastern part…
Latvia boosts combat capabilities – government approves expansion of armed forces
Starting the 1st of July, the number of professional service soldiers in the National Armed Forces (NBS) will be increased by 500, according…
