Russia expels British diplomat over economic espionage
Russia expelled a British diplomat on the 30th of March, accusing him of economic espionage, and the intelligence service warned that citizens who…
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Latvia ready to intervene in the fuel market – how far can price controls go?
Fuel retailers in Latvia may be subject to a solidarity levy if their actual retail prices exceed an objectively calculated benchmark price by…
US considers expanding operations against Iran; considers taking over Kharg Island
US President Donald Trump has warned of wider operations and the possible capture of Kharg Island, which is home to a major oil…
A court case dragging on for years – what to expect in the Lembergs case?
The legal proceedings in the case of Aivars Lembergs have been “more than unreasonably long,” Prosecutor General Armīns Meisters said on the TV24…
750 euros threshold will not be introduced in Latvia – political opposition halts Finance Ministry plan
Latvia’s Ministry of Finance (FM) has withdrawn its planned proposal to introduce a 750 euros threshold for declaring cash deposit transactions, according to…
Migrant pressure may increase – Latvia maintains enhanced border regime
As warmer weather sets in, the risks of irregular migration may increase, according to Guntis Pujāts, Chief of the State Border Guard. Pujāts…
Frost at night, up to +12°C during the day – latest weather forecast for Latvia
Cloud cover will dominate the skies on Monday, with only occasional sunshine breaking through. From midday onwards, light rain is expected in parts…
EU urges countries to fill gas storage early
The European Commission has urged European Union countries to prepare for the coming winter and fill gas storage tanks early, taking into account…
BNN IN FOCUS | Scandal after scandal: why million-euro IT projects in Latvia fail
Last week, it became known about fraud in information technology procurements worth 1.5 million euros, as well as the decision that votes in…
