State of emergency on Latvian-Belarusian border extended until August
On 10 May Latvia’s Cabinet of Ministers decided to extend the state of emergency in Ludza, Kraslava, Augšdaugava and Daugavpils for three more…
Women in Afghanistan required to cover face in public space
The Taliban group ruling in Afghanistan since 2021 has passed a decree to require women to cover their faces in public spaces, which…
Latvia to lift mask-wearing requirement for public transports on 15 May
From 15 May onward residents in Latvia will no longer have to wear protective masks when using public transport services, as provided by…
Inflation in Latvia reaches 13%
Compared to April 2021, the average level of consumer prices increased by 13.0 % in April 2022. Compared to April 2021, the average…
Latvian residents become less and less tolerant towards corruption
85% of residents and 73% of entrepreneurs in Latvia are not prepared to bribe state officials to thereby ensure resolution of different problems….
Day 76 of war in Ukraine: Search for survivors after missile strikes on Odessa, Russian troops showing low morale and discipline
In Ukraine, on Tuesday, May 10, rescuers were looking for survivors in Odessa, where seven missiles landed and set buildings alight. In Izyum,…
Economist: growth is delayed by Eurozone’s dependence on Russian energy
International economic perspectives have become worse in recent months. The war in Ukraine has significantly impacted development of the global economy and security…
Ex-director of Constitution Protection Bureau says Russian armed forces’ capabilities are overestimated
Currently it does not look like Russia and Vladimir Putin have a plan to turn the war in Ukraine in their favour, said…
Police in Latvia detain 35 people on 9 May
On Monday, 9 May, police in Latvia detained a total of 35 people and commenced a total of 49 administrative violation procedures, as…
