Man in Latvia sentenced to five years in prison for spying for Russia
On Tuesday, 17 May, Riga City Vidzeme Suburb Court sentenced one Valentins Frolovs to five years in prison for spying in Russia’s favour….
Estonia holds military drills with 15 000 troops
In Estonia, the Hedgehog 2022 (Siil 2022) military drills have been launched on Monday, May 16, with around 15 000 military personnel from…
Renault’s Moscow factory nationalised to build Moskviches
Russia has nationalised the Moscow factory of French carmaker Renault. Moscow city leadership has announced that cars under the Moskvich brand reminiscent of…
Ukrainian minister and Azovstal owners suggest supporting Daugavpils Locomotive Repair Plant
Ukrainian Minister of Infrastructure and owners of Azovstal plant have turned to Latvia’s government with a proposal to support Daugavpils Locomotive Repair Plant…
Latvian entrepreneurs unhappy with PM’s decision to replace Minister of Economics
In a situation of growing global economic crisis and complications caused by the war, replacing a minister that is responsible for resolving very…
Latvian Saeima submits legislative amendments to limit gambling
On Tuesday, 17 May, the Saeima’s Budget and Finance Committee conceptually passed amendments to the Law on Gambling and Lotteries. These amendments provide…
Day 82 of war in Ukraine: Part of Azovstal defenders evacuated, missiles hit Lviv Region, evidence of new mass grave
In Ukraine on Tuesday, May 17, the exchange of Ukrainian solders is awaited after a part of the long-besieged defenders of the Azovstal…
Latvia’s GDP growth reportedly more rapid than the average in Europe
Compared to the same period of 2021, Latvia’s GDP in Q1 2022 turned out more rapid that the average in the European Union,…
Procession to be held to demand demolishing of Soviet monument in Pārdaugava
On Friday, 20 May, a procession will be organised in Riga to demand the immediate demolishing of the Soviet monument in Victory Park….
