Latvian PM on sanctions against aggressor: EU must stop fearing Russia
To adopt tighter sanctions against Russia, all European Union member states must stop fearing Russia, said Latvian Prime Minister Krišjānis Kariņš in an…
Ambassador: regime in Russia shows more and more similarities with Hitler’s ideology
The regime of Russian President Vladimir Putin shows more and more signs of similarities with Adolf Hitler’s Nazi ideology, said Latvia’s ambassador to…
Europe to shut down coal imports from Russia; ships banned from entering EU sea ports
On Tuesday, 5 April, the European Commission initiated new sanctions against Russia, proposing to ban coal imports from Russia and ban its ships…
Latvia shuts down Russian general consulates and expels their workers
On 5 April, Latvian Ministry of Foreign Affairs decided to shut down Russian Federation’s general consulate in Daugavpils and Liepaja, closing down both…
Death of Lithuanian film-maker in Ukraine blamed on Russian soldiers
The mortal remains of Lithuanian documentary film-maker Mantas Kvedaravičius have been transported to Lithuania from Ukraine. Media report that the man had been…
Regulator changes Inčukalns gas facility regulations to protect supplies
Latvian Public Utilities Commission (SPRK) has passed amendments to the regulations that govern the use of Inčukalns underground gas storage facility in order…
Airbnb leaves Russia, US increase pressure on Moscow
In another development in the exodus of Western companies from Russia, the hospitality platform Airbnb has announced stopping operations in the country. The…
Tatyana Zhdanok kicked from MEP group for not condemning Russian aggression
Member of the European Parliament from Latvia Tatyana Zhdanok has become an MEP outside of any political groups, according to information from European…
Bank of Latvia earnings in 2021 reach EUR 20.908 million
In 2021 the earnings of the Bank of Latvia reached EUR 20.908 million, which is 21.5% less when compared to 2020, as reported…
