Latvian Parliament moves toward larger parties participating in Saeima elections
On Thursday, the Saeima approved amendments to the Saeima Election Law in the second reading. Among other changes, the amendments stipulate that from…
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Lithuanian minister Sabutis puts forward a Ukraine transport support fund
Lithuanian Minister of Transport and Communications Eugenijus Sabutis, at the International Transport Forum (ITF) Summit in Leipzig, Germany, emphasized the need to enhance…
“Kālija Parks” prepares for auction – Russian cargo has blocked Ventspils terminal for four years
More than 18 000 tonnes of potassium fertilizer belonging to the Russian company Uralkali have been abandoned at the Ventspils port for four…
BNN ADVICE | Nature awakens in Latvia: plant and gather herbal teas for health
As the spring sun warms the earth and nature awakens, Latvia reveals its abundance—it is like an open-air pharmacy. Forests, meadows, gardens, and…
State roads are crumbling – plans are ambitious, but funding covers only half of what’s needed
According to a report submitted by the Ministry of Transport on the development strategy for national main roads until 2040, a total of…
Western countries reveal major Russian cyber espionage campaign
Eleven Western countries – the US, UK, Germany, Czech Republic, Poland, Australia, Canada, Denmark, Estonia, France and the Netherlands – have accused Russia’s…
Paramedics in Latvia now permitted to defend themselves with pepper spray
On Thursday, the Latvian Parliament adopted amendments to the Medical Treatment Law in the third reading, granting Emergency Medical Service (NMPD) staff the…
Two Israeli embassy staff killed in Washington DC shooting, suspect in custody
Two Israeli embassy staff members were shot dead outside the Jewish Museum in Washington on Wednesday evening, the 21st of May, by an…
US formally confirms acceptance of gifted Qatari plane
The US has formally accepted a plane from Qatar for the Air Force One fleet, a gift that has drawn criticism including from…
