Latvia and Finland seek to host the 2030 ice hockey world championship
The Latvian Ice Hockey Federation (LIHF), together with the Finnish Ice Hockey Association, has launched the application process to host the 2030 IIHF…
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No more cadastral surveying required — Latvia promises faster commissioning of buildings
Cadastral surveying will no longer be required prior to the commissioning of a building, the Latvian government decided on Tuesday. The Ministry of…
Fewer children are being born in Latvia
In the first ten months of this year, 9,887 newborns were registered in Latvia — 10.1% fewer, or 1,108 fewer births, than in…
First we build partnerships to attract cargo between Central Asia and Latvia — then we undermine them ourselves
Article by Ilona Bērziņa/BNN Representatives of Latvian Railways (Latvijas dzelzceļš) and business organisations, as part of Transport Minister Atis Švinka’s (Progressives) delegation, met…
Right-wing takeover in Czech Republic signals less support for Ukraine
A new right-wing coalition government led by populist businessman Andrej Babiš was sworn in in the Czech Republic on the 15th of December,…
US offers firm security guarantees; territorial issue still unresolved
After a meeting in Berlin with European officials and a delegation from Kyiv, US representatives have announced that they are ready to offer…
No snow, no frost: what weather can be expected in Latvia ahead of the holidays?
During the night into Tuesday, skies will remain overcast, but during the day sunshine will alternate with clouds, and light rain is possible…
Romanians protest against judicial abuse
Massive protests continued for a sixth day in the Romanian capital Bucharest, calling for an overhaul of the country’s judicial system and supporting…
Prices rise, but mood in Latvia remains stable — what the survey shows
The majority of Latvia’s residents — 84% — are satisfied with their lives, according to an Eurobarometer survey conducted this autumn. Overall life…
