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New Unity and National Alliance argue over social topics; NA still insists on three-party coalition
After more in-depth discussions with potential coalition partners it became clear New Unity (JV) has similarities and differences with each potential partner party….
NEPLP chief: there are active attempts to bring back Russian TV channels to Latvia
There are active attempts to bring back content from Russian TV channels to Latvia, said chairman of National Electronic Mass Media Council (NEPLP)…
Saeima supports amendments to stop Zhdanok from being elected to the European Parliament as Latvia’s representative
On Thursday, 13 October, the Saeima supported in the second reading amendments to the Election to the European Parliament Law. These amendments may…
Latvian parliament passes so-called lobbying law
On Thursday, 13 October, Latvian Saeima passed in the final reading the Law on Transparency of Representation of Interests or the so-called lobbying…
15 NATO member states agree on creation of European anti-air defence system
15 countries members of the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation, among which are Latvia and Lithuania, have agreed on the creation of a European…
Lithuania goes into saving mode, but what the limits should be?
Linas Jegelevičius Well, let’s not beat around the bush: this winter will be different – colder and with much scarcer Christmas adornments. When…
Russia, Belarus and three other «democratic» countries do not condemn annexation of Ukraine’s territories
During an extraordinary special session held in New York on 12 October 2022 the UN General Assembly passed the resolution titled ‘Territorial integrity…
Law on renaming streets in Latvia left for 14th Saeima to tackle
The 13th Saeima will not be able to pass the law regarding the renaming of streets in Latvia that carry names associated with…
Saeima supports proposal to increase minimal wages in Latvia next year
On Thursday, 13 October, Latvia’s parliament passed in the second reading amendments to the Labour Law. These amendments are intended to set the…
