Day 21 of war in Ukraine: Ukrainians launch counterattacks, Mariupol siege increasingly dangerous, more «realistic talks»
In Ukraine, in the morning of Wednesday, March 16, the country’s defence forces have launched counter-attacks on Russian troops. In the sieged strategic…
Latvian media regulator blocks 71 websites over risks for national security
Latvian National Electronic Mass Media Council (NEPLP) has blocked 71 websites over concerns for national security, as confirmed by the council’s chairman Ivars…
Minister: use of masks in risk environments after 1 April is a topic open for debate
The use of masks in risk environments after 1 April is something we will have to discuss, said Latvian Minister of Health Daniels…
Tourist accommodations in Latvia receive twice as many visitors as in 2021
In January 2022 the number of foreign and resident visitors comprised 79.3 thousand, which is 2.1 time more than in January 2021, but…
Media: Russia cancels concerts of performers who condemn Kremlin’s actions
Concerts of Russian and Ukrainian musicians who have condemned Moscow’s war against Ukraine have been cancelled in Russia, UNIAN internet news portal was…
Covid-19 in Baltic States. 6 250 in Latvia 5 317 in Lithuania, 2 706 in Estonia
A total of 6 250 new Covid-19 infection cases were found in Latvia in the last 24 hours. Six people have died, of…
Latvian State Probation Service receives a new manager – Imants Jurevičius
On Tuesday, 15 March, Latvia’s government decided to approve the proposal from Minister of Justice Jānis Bordāns and appoint Imants Jurevičius as the…
Day 20 of war in Ukraine: Russian attacks stalled, apartment block shelling starts fires, Zelenskyy speaks of future victory
In Ukraine, in the morning of Tuesday, March 15, firefighters in the capital Kyiv rushed to put out fires caused by shelling in…
Latvian president suggests providing state funding to parties running in municipal elections
Latvian President Egils Levits suggests providing state financing to political parties that run in municipal elections. In the president’s commentary to the Law…
