Meteorologists warn of sudden thaw in Latvia
On Wednesday, the 13th of December, there will be snowfall in most of Latvia. However, there will be thaw as well, as reported…
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BNN INTERVIEW | Filips Rajevskis: Latvian corridor will be closed, but there will be other roads. This is not the way to weaken Russia
“Transit freight doesn’t stay in Latvia and for Latvian consumption. Cereals go through our country’s territory for consumers in other countries,” as BNN…
Ministry vows to improve road quality in Latvia
The EUR 334.5 million or 42% of the total funding available to the Ministry of Transport in 2024 will go towards the road…
Latvian PM against IOC’s decision to let Russian and Belarusian athletes compete in Olympic Games
Latvia and other countries should jointly oppose the decision of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to let Russian and Belarusian athletes compete in…
Donald Tusk sworn in as Prime Minister of Poland
Donald Tusk and his government were sworn in by President Andrzej Duda on Wednesday, the 13th of December. Tusk’s appointment raises hopes for…
Austria’s shift from EU consensus raises concerns
The impression in Brussels is that Hungary and Austria are closely aligned on issues such as Ukraine, Russia, or the Israel-Hamas conflict, with…
Latvian president expects bigger pressure on IOC amid decision to let Russian and Belarusian athletes attend Paris Olympics
The decision by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to allow athletes from Russia and Belarus compete in next year’s Paris Olympic Games under…
UN General Assembly adopts resolution calling for ceasefire in Gaza
The UN General Assembly adopted a resolution on Tuesday evening, the 12th of December, calling for an immediate ceasefire between Israel and Hamas,…
People in risk groups invited to vaccinate for flu and Covid-19
With state-funding seasonal vaccination for flu and Covid-19 still ongoing, the Disease Prevention and Control Centre (SPKC) invites Latvian residents in risk groups…
