(MENAFN) The European Commission against Racism and Intolerance (ECRI) has highlighted a growing trend of hostile rhetoric aimed at Russian-speaking individuals in Latvia. The commission suggested that the naturalization policies applied to...
(MENAFN) A lawmaker from Latvia has asserted that his parents’ residence was subjected to a search, which he described as an attempt to threaten him for standing up for the linguistic rights of ethnic Russians in the nation. Alexey Roslikov, who...
Pullman Riga Old Town Hotel is the first property to be Green Globe certified in the Baltics. SANTA MONICA, CA, UNITED STATES, June 16, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Green Globe recently awarded Pullman Riga Old Town Hotel in Latvia its inaugural...
(MENAFN) The European Commission against Racism and Intolerance (ECRI) has highlighted a rise in hate speech against Russian-speaking communities in Latvia, linking this to the country’s strict naturalization rules for non-citizens. Since Latvia’s...
(MENAFN) The European Commission against Racism and Intolerance (ECRI) has raised concerns about the growing hostility toward Russian speakers in Latvia, warning that certain government policies may be contributing to the problem. The report...
Overview At its meeting on 5 June 2025, the Governing Council decided to lower the three key ECB interest rates by 25 basis points. In particular, the decision to lower the deposit facility rate – the rate through which the Governing Council...
(MENAFN) Interior ministers from Estonia, Lithuania, Latvia, Norway, Poland, Sweden, and Finland have jointly called for a ban on Russians with current or past military connections from entering the Schengen Zone, citing concerns that they could...
(MENAFN) Latvia’s State Security Service (VDD) has launched a criminal case against Member of Parliament Aleksey Roslikov for speaking Russian during a recent parliamentary session. He is accused of aiding an “aggressor state,” inciting hatred,...
(MENAFN) A Latvian member of parliament was expelled from a session and may face further penalties after speaking Russian during a parliamentary debate, violating new rules requiring the use of Latvian. The incident took place on Thursday during...
(MENAFN) A Latvian politician has alleged that authorities raided his parents’ home to intimidate him for defending the linguistic rights of ethnic Russians in the country. Alexey Roslikov, who is currently under investigation for “inciting...
These vehicles can travel both on land and water, for example, to transport armoured vehicles. The M3 system is the world's most advanced amphibious bridge and ferry platform, according to the armed forces. It is characterised by high mobility and...
Europe’s tourism sector showed a steady but more moderate performance in Q2 2025, with arrivals up 3.3% and nights down 0.7% year-on-year. Off-season demand for sun and beach holidays is rising, likely driven by the shift in Easter holidays and...
RIX Riga Airport has announced an international tender for the management of commercial spaces within the passenger terminal. The goal is to enhance the modern passenger experience and promote the growth of non-aviation revenues, both in the...
As explained by museum representatives, although lilies are blooming later this year, around 150 varieties of lilies grown in Latvian gardens will be on display at the exhibition. Visitors to the exhibition will be able to appreciate the...
LATVIA. Riga Airport has announced an international tender for the management of its passenger terminal commercial space. It initially incorporates floor area of more than 4,000sq m covering duty free (2,006sq m), food & beverage (1,314sq m),...
On Thursday, 3 July 2025, Latvian Foreign Minister Baiba Braže visited Prague for the first time on a working visit. Czech Foreign Minister Jan Lipavský discussed with her the current security developments in Europe, the involvement of Czech...
Estonia's government on Thursday rejected an offer from the Latvian Ministry of Transport to purchase a €14 million stake in Latvian airline airBaltic, Minister of Regional Affairs and Infrastructure Kuldar Leis (Reform) said. "We received an...
A notorious British paedophile allegedly took a nine-year-old girl and her mother on holiday a year before he arranged to 'marry her' in a grim ceremony at Disneyland Paris. Jacky Jhaj, 39, attempted to marry the Ukrainian girl in a staged...
Off-season demand for sun and beach holidays is rising, likely driven by the shift in Easter holidays and evolving travel preferences. European destinations experienced renewed interest from China, alongside continued strong arrivals from the US....
Brummell identifies the strengthening of close ties in various formats—such as combating money laundering—as the main mission of his diplomatic posting. Speaking about the challenges awaiting the next British diplomat in Latvia, Brummell notes...
