Signature–collection on compulsory higher education for members of the Saeima
The initiative portal manabalss.lv has started collecting signatures for members of the Latvia’s Saeima to have higher education as a mandatory education level, according to…
Amnesty International on the issue of migrants relies on one-sided claims rather than evidence
Amnesty International’s accusations against Latvia for its mistreatment of migrants are based on one–sided claims without evidence on Friday, August 12, was said…
Repeated strikes at Ukraine nuclear plant makes U.N. call for a demilitarised zone
Russia and Ukraine accused each other of shelling Europe’s biggest nuclear power plant, arising fears of a possible disaster. U.N. chief said it…
Estonia will ban Russian citizens to enter with Estonian–issued visas
Estonia will ban Russians with Estonian–issued Schengen visas from entering the country, the government announced on Thursday, August 11. The rule does not…
More than a third of drivers talk on the phone while driving
More than a third (35%) of drivers tend to talk on the phone while driving without using the hands–free system, almost as many…
The Parliament of Latvia recognizes Russia as a country supporting terrorism
Today, on August 11, in an official statement, The Parliament of the Republic of Latvia recognized Russia’s violence against the civilians of Ukraine…
Lithuanians are turning to gold due to economic uncertainty
Because of the regional uncertainties, Lithuanians are stocking up gold bars and coins. The head of a mint says it is often the…
Ryanair’s EUR 10 flights era is over
Ryanair won’t be offering flights at rock bottom prices any more thanks to the soaring cost of fuel, the budget airline’s boss has…
The first half of the year successful in Latvian freight transport. What’s next?
The first half of the year was relatively good in cargo transportation by rail and through Latvian ports. The increase in cargo was…
