Private land to be expropriated to strengthen Latvia–Belarus border
On Tuesday, the government authorised the Ministry of the Interior to expropriate around ten small plots of land for the development of infrastructure…
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Russia launches massive overnight attack on Ukraine – 12 killed
Russian strikes on Ukraine overnight killed 12 people, including one foreign national, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Tuesday. “A total of 12…
“Ask for help!” Latvian president delivers an important message to students on Knowledge Day
Latvian President Edgars Rinkēvičs is calling on parents, teachers and everyone working in the education system to remember that schools and all discussions…
Quotas, raids and deportations: Latvia plans stricter rules for third-country nationals
Interior Minister Jānis Dombrava (NA) is advancing an immigration restriction plan within the governing coalition that, among other measures, would introduce quotas for…
Coalition divided over major changes to student assessment ahead of new school year
With the new school year about to begin, Latvia’s coalition partners are divided over amendments prepared by the Ministry of Education and Science…
Sixth day after Nepal disaster brings grim news: Death toll surpasses 900
The confirmed death toll from the catastrophic floods and landslides in the Himalayas, affecting Nepal and China’s Tibet region, has surpassed 900, authorities…
September to begin wet – heavy rain expected in parts of Latvia
Monday will be cloudy with occasional sunny spells. During the night into Monday, brief rain is expected in many areas, with thunderstorms possible…
Belgium summons US ambassador for mocking health minister
Belgian Foreign Minister Maxime Prévot has summoned US Ambassador to Belgium Bill White for the second time this year after a mocking Instagram…
BNN IN FOCUS | Latvia’s election race: polls reveal a shift in power
The approval rating of Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs’ political force, the United List (AS), continued to rise in August, while support for former…
