NATO agrees to increase budget for 2023
On Wednesday, the 14th of December, NATO member states agreed to considerably increase the alliance’s shared budget due to the emerging security concerns…
Lithuanian minister: Baltic States and Poland block new anti-Russian sanctions
On Thursday, the 15th of December, Baltic States – Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia – and Poland blocked the new package of anti-Russian sanctions proposed…
Tallinn to donate 20 buses to Ukraine
On December 14, the municipality of Tallinn decided to donate 20 diesel-powered buses to the Zhytomyr region of Ukraine, writes the Estonian media…
Russia releases US citizen in prisoner exchange
Russia and Ukraine have exchanged prisoners of war and among those released is also a US citizen who has been in captivity since…
Krišjānis Kariņš’s second government receives vote of confidence from 14th Saeima
On Wednesday, the 14th of December, the Saeima held a confidence vote for Prime Minister Krišjānis Kariņš’s second government. 54 deputies voted in…
Europe’s right-wing leaders rejoice over the corruption scandal
For several European leaders, such as Viktor Orbán and Marine Le Pen, the corruption scandal in the European Parliament is proof of the…
Latvians invited to use free software tool to protect against cyber threats
Finance Latvia Association invites private users and businesses to install a special DNS firewall developed by Cert.lv and Nic.lv. This is a free…
BNN ASKS | Uldis Pīlēns: «Our politics and civil service are too fragmented»
Non-party affiliated businessman, private person and founder and manager of a political party that is now part of the ruling government. The conversation…
European Commission provides Latvia EUR 7.8 million for needs of Ukrainian refugees
Illustrative image. Photo: UnsplashLatvia’s Ministry of the Interior reports having received EUR 7.8 million from the European Commission to finance efforts to enhance…
