Famous Latvian boxer announces plans to enter political arena; the public is divided
On 18 July Latvian boxer Mairis Briedis made an announcement on his Instagram page that he plans to enter the political arena and…
Turkey’s Erdoğan threatens to «freeze» Finland’s and Sweden’s entry to NATO
On Monday, 18 July, Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan once again threatened «freezing» Sweden’s and Finland’s NATO entry procedure if they do not…
Estonia approves a new government; Kallas remains the prime minister
Estonia’s new coalition was approved by President Alar Karis on Monday, 18 July. The new government was approved at 15:00 in Estonia’s parliament…
Meteorologists promise warmer weather in Latvia this week
This week there will be less precipitation in Latvia – weather will be mostly cloudy and some short-term showers are expected. No thunderstorms…
Summer – the season of broken wind shields in Latvian
This year the insurer has paid has paid EUR 1.7 million in insurance claims submitted for broker car wind shields already, as reported…
Latvian fire fighters concerned about growing shortage of workers due to low wages
Due to insufficient wages Latvian State Fire and Rescue Service (VUGD) predicts an even bigger shortage of employees, the service warns. In 2017…
Russian Orthodox priest detained for criticising Putin
Police in Russia raided the home of Father Ioann Kurmoyanov, confiscated his mobile phone, laptop, two icons, a cassock and wooden cross. He…
Union of Greens and Farmers picks Aivars Lembergs as PM candidate
Despite the fact that a court of first instance has declared ex-Mayor of Ventspils Aivars Lembergs guilty of serious crimes of corruption committed…
Latvian State Police demote multiple officers over 10 May events in Pārdaugava
Three Riga Region Police Department officials are to be demoted for the handling of the situation at Victory Monument in Pārdaugava earlier this…
