CO2 emissions down and energy dependence up in Latvia
CO2 emissions generated by Latvia’s energy sector in 2020 went down by 15%, according to estimates published by the Central Statistical Bureau of…
The Slovak government resigns after a vote of no confidence
The chaotic operation of Slovakia’s center-right government ended with a vote of no confidence on the evening of the 15th of December, without…
Lithuania signs a multimillion dollar contract to acquire HIMARS
Lithuanian Defense Minister Arvydas Anušauskas met with US Defense Minister Lloyd Austin in Washington on the 15th of December, and signed an agreement…
Base capital of Latvian Railway increased by nearly EUR 38.5 million
Using the profits left from the previous account period, Latvian Railway (LDz) has increased its base capital from EUR 289.142 million to EUR…
European Parliament declares holodomor a genocide of Ukrainian people
On Thursday, the 15th of December, the European Parliament declared in an official resolution that holodomor, which is believed by many to be…
European Central Bank increases interest rate to 2.5%
On Thursday, the 15th of December, the European Central Bank (ECB) decided to increase the main base interest rate by 0.5 percentage points…
Politologist: Latvia’s government to take office mid-crisis; budget to be the biggest challenge
The new government in Latvia takes office in the middle of a difficult crisis that will likely continue until next spring, when the…
Conservative voters choose Florida governor over Trump
A large number of US voters, who are Republican supporters, prefer Florida Governor Ron de Santis to Donald Trump, writes the BBC. 56%…
Latvia’s new Minister of Transport promises to focus on railway, motorway and public transport infrastructure
On the 14th of December the Saeima approved Jānis Vitenbergs as Latvia’s new Minister of Transport. He will be working on activities and…
