SPRK announces amendments to terms of use Inčukalns underground gas storage facility
To further enhance the security of Latvia’s natural gas supplies, as well as to secure larger volumes of natural gas for the current…
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Combined List invites New Unity to reach a rational and comprehensive government coalition model
The Combined List union of political parties invites New Unity to reach a rational and comprehensive government coalition model and move rapidly towards…
Serial apartment offers on a rise on Latvia’s housing market
In Q3 2022 the number of serial apartment offers in Riga increased significantly. Since the start of the year their numbers have almost…
Army vehicles on city streets. Politologist allows for military coup in Moscow
A military coup is possible in Moscow; army vehicles are seen on the city streets, said Abbas Galyamov, politologist and speech writer to…
BNN summary of the week: Round two. Missile attack on Ukraine. Inflation
The second round of coalition formation talks continued last week. The process has helped outline topics on which parties can and cannot reach…
Week in Lithuania: Ruling Conservative MPs disagree over VAT on food; President’s remark on German army and marriage sparks outrage
Last week, Lithuania announced it plans to borrow 6.7 billion euros next year, 3 percent GDP defence budget plan scrapped. Bronze Age settlement…
Second round of coalition formation talks is done; fate of Progressive Party still unclear
In accordance with President Egils Levits invitation, this week New Unity held in-depth with potential coalition partners – Combined List, National Alliance and…
Ombudsman notices risks for human rights in military service law
The current redaction of the Law on National Defence Service (VAD) has many problems, including risks for human rights, as concluded by ombudsman…
PHOTO | removal of Soviet Victory Monument’s sculptures is officially complete in Pārdaugava
The demolition and removal of sculptures and debris left from the Monument to the Liberators of Soviet Latvia and Riga from the German…
