Skulte LNG terminal given status of object of national interest in Latvia
On Thursday, 29 September, Latvia’s parliament passed in the final reading the legislative draft from the government and Ministry of Economics that provides…
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Latvian parliament conceptually supports National Defence Service legislative draft
On 29 September the Saeima conceptually supported the National Defence Service legislative drat and other accompanying legislative drafts associated with the recruitment reform….
Latvia to gradually transition to education only in official language
On Thursday, 29 September, Latvia’s Saeima passed in the final reading amendments that state all schools and kindergartens in the country are to…
BNN ANALYSES | With the ban on Russians’ travel in place, 9 896 Russians enter Lithuania during the first week
Linas Jegelevičius for BNN Like Poland, Estonia and Latvia, Lithuania counts the second week of entry block for most Russian citizens with EU…
Riga’s Hydroelectric Power Plant gradually restores water levels in water reservoir
The water level in the water reservoir of Riga’s Hydroelectric Power Plant (HES) is gradually being restored to allow everyday operations, as reported…
Latvian parliament rejects multiple tax reduction proposals
On Thursday, 29 September, Latvia’s Saeima rejected multiple legislative drafts submitted by opposition deputies. Proposed amendments to the Law on Excise Duties suggested…
Latest events in Ukraine | Russia sends mobilised men to the frontline without prior training
Russian authorities are sending untrained conscripts to strengthen degraded remainders of various units, including those considered as Russia’s most elite, as informed by…
European Union plans even more sanctions against Russia
On 28 September President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen announced plans for the next package of sanctions against Russia. New…
Minimal wages to be increased in Latvia next year
On Wednesday, 28 September, Latvian parliament’s Social and Employment Matters Committee conceptually supported amendments to the Labour Law intended to increase minimal wage…
