Riga City Council plans to sell Rīgas namu pārvaldnieks
December 12, 2025
Inflation in Latvia reaches 19.3%
Compared to June 2021, the average level of consumer prices increased by 19.3 % in June 2022. Compared to June 2021, the average…
Minister: I don’t think Britain’s support of Ukraine and NATO could change radically
The support provided to Ukraine and NATO will not change after the departure of Britain’s PM Boris Johnson, said Latvian Minister of Foreign…
No need to put life on hold for a year. Four options to get through state defence service
The requirement for Latvian citizens to go through state defence service, which will take one year of life of a young man, does…
Russia’s Dmitry Medvedev once again threatens the west with nuclear arms
Russia’s former president Dmitry Medvedev has once again issued a threat to use nuclear arms. This was his reaction to the proposal voiced…
Gas price in Europe reaches its highest level in four months
The price of gas on the European exchange reached its peak of the past four months on Tuesday, 5 July. This is largely…
New Riga Theatre director: what will Estonians and Lithuanians think about us, Latvians?
New Riga Theatre’s director Alvis Hermanis published on his Instagram account his thoughts about society’s reaction to the Latvian government’s plan to bring…
Japan’s Shinzo Abe shot during a pre-election rally
During a political rally in Nara prefecture on Friday, 8 July, Japan’s ex-prime minister Shinzo Abe was shot dead, as reported by local…
Britain’s Boris Johnson steps down as leader of Conservatives; will remain PM until autumn
British PM Boris Johnson plans to stand down as leader of the Conservative party. He will continue serving as PM until autumn, as…
Ministry: with appropriate funding military service in Latvia may become mandatory for women
Citizens living abroad will be drafted into the State Defence Service (VAD) as well, and with appropriate funding military service may become mandatory…
