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…
Latvian Saeima to prohibit public use of symbols of Russian invasion in Ukraine
On Tuesday, 22 March, Latvian Saeima’s Legal Affairs Committee passed amendments that provide for administrative penalty for public use of «V» and «Z»…
Covid-19 in Baltic States. 4 811 in Latvia 4 299 in Lithuania, 2 005 in Estonia
A total of 4 811 new Covid-19 infection cases were found in Latvia in the last 24 hours. 11 people have died, of…
CSP reports 5.3% of Latvia’s population are deeply materially and socially deprived
In 2021, 5.3 % of the population was exposed to severe material and social deprivation which is 1.7 percentage points lower than in…
Latvian minister: Europe should implement «deputinisation»
«Under the current security situation strategic partnership between the EU and NATO is critically important, and our joint capabilities should be formed in…
