Cable connecting Latvia and Sweden finally restored after last month’s disruption
The engineers of Latvian State Radio and Television Centre (LVRTC) and the crew of the sea fibre optic cable repair ship, completed the…
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Alcohol prices on a rise in Latvia – how much does wine, beer and strong beverages cost now?
From Saturday, the 1st of March, excise duty rates for all types of alcoholic beverages in Latvia will increase, as reported by the…
Pope Francis continues to slowly recover after two weeks in hospital
Pope Francis, who has been in hospital for two weeks battling double pneumonia, has had another restful night and is now resting, the…
Israel’s army’s first report on the 7th of October 2023 states that it “failed to protect” civilians
The Israeli military published on Thursday, the 27th of February, its first official account of the mistakes that led to the 7th of…
Latvian Post warns: tariffs may increase again
Service tariffs used by Latvian Post will likely change again next year, said the company’s Chairman of the Board Ģirts Rudzītis in an…
Ex-President criticises Latvian politicians: “You should’ve been prepared, now all you do is fool around”
Politicians must wake up and act decisively, following more active action in the Saeima as well, including from the opposition, which is also…
Trump says he “can’t believe” he called Zelenskyy a “dictator”
US President Donald Trump, in a White House briefing with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Thursday, the 27th of February, said he…
Fog and wet snow in Latvia this weekend; air temperature may reach +10° C next week
This weekend a slight cyclone will cause clouds to cover the sky. Moments of clear sky are nonetheless expected on the weekend, as…
BNN ANALYSES | Is Lithuania caught between two stools – America and Ukraine?
Linas Jegelevičius Who – America or Ukraine – should Lithuania support in ending the Russia-led war in Ukraine without a bad outcome for…
