US lawmakers warn that “more military spending is absolutely necessary” to ensure Pentagon’s readiness
The US Congress has raised concerns about how inflation rates and cuts in main acquisition programmes could affect the US military.
airBaltic and Belavia team to offer more Riga?Minsk flights
From 19 January, airBaltic will be increase its flights from Riga to the Belarusian capital Minsk from seven to 10 flights per week as a result of a new partnership with Belavia.
“Thanks to our partner Belavia, we can improve airBaltic services by offering more convenient connections between the Latvian and the Belarusian capital cities,” remarked Tero Taskila, chief commercial officer, airBaltic.
airBaltic flies daily from Riga to Minsk, and Belavia-operated flights will be added on Tuesdays, Fridays and Sundays.
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