Boris Pistorius nominated as Germany’s new Defense Minister
At a time when the pressure to give Leopard tanks to Ukraine is increasing, the German government has appointed a new Defense Minister,…
Competition Council fines three public transport service providers for cartel operations
Latvia’s Competition Council (KP) reports having identified a secret agreement involving three – regional bus network-related – public transport service providers. Companies have…
Minister’s party distances from his decision to reinstate VID director general
After a meeting of the government coalition held on Monday, the 16th of January, Combined List (AS) Saeima faction chairman Edgars Tavars told…
Former commander of the Wagner group requests asylum in Norway
The former commander of the Wagner Group of Russian mercenaries requested asylum in Norway after leaving the group, writes the BBC. On Friday,…
Suspended prison sentence for publication of materials glorifying terrorism
Last year Riga City Vidzeme Suburb Court sentenced one to a suspended two-year prison sentence with probation period and community service for distribution…
Germany’s foreign minister calls for a special tribunal for Putin
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock has announced that the Russian president must understand that his crimes will not go unpunished, and has called…
Ombudsman invites Saeima to ratify Istanbul Convention
Latvia’s ombudsman invites the 14th Saeima to ratify the Istanbul Convention, which is something the previous Saeima failed to do, as reported by…
Belarus has started the trial of Tsikhanouskaya
The trial against exiled opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya has begun in Belarus, and charges of treason have been brought, Reuters writes. Tsikhanouskaya left…
The flags of Russia and Belarus are banned from the Australian Open
After the incident, it was forbidden to bring Russian and Belarusian flags into the stands of the Australian Open tennis championship, reports BBC….
