Ukraine must be “realistic” on territorial issues, says Macron, as intense fighting continues on front-line, in Kursk region
French President Emmanuel Macron, speaking on Monday, the 6th of January, at the annual conference of French ambassadors to outline their strategy for…
Weather conditions in Latvia to worsen – ice and precipitation across country
Tuesday, the 7th of January, will be mostly cloudy in Latvia. A wide precipitation area will pass through the country at night –…
VID Director General: we are the most controlled civil servants in Latvia
The people who work for the State Revenue Service (VID) are the most controlled civil servants in the country, said Director General of…
Biden to ban new offshore oil and gas drilling in most US territories
A few weeks before Donald Trump takes office, US President Joe Biden has announced a ban on new offshore oil and gas drilling…
Will speed restrictions help improve road safety in Latvia?
Consideration should be given to reducing the permitted speed outside built-up areas on certain road sections where there is an increased danger, for…
Norwegian PM worried about Musk’s involvement in politics outside US
Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre said on Monday, the 6th of January, that he was “worried” that billionaire social media owner Elon…
Optimism on a rise: Latvian residents hope for financial improvements in 2025
This year, more than 40% of Latvians expect their financial situation to improve at least slightly compared to last 2024, according to a…
Court orders Riga City Council to reinstate worker previously accused of bribery
Latgale District Court has ordered Riga City Council to reinstate Jānis Vaivods, who was previously accused of bribery, as Director of the Department…
London still the most congested city in Europe; New York introduces congestion charge
London had the worst traffic congestion in Europe for the fourth year in a row, with drivers spending 101 hours in traffic jams…
