Pudāns promises growth for Latvian National Armed Forces, but expects additional investments
By further developing the armed forces and cooperation with allies, the potential adversary must be shown that “we are not to be taken…
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Ruling coalition agrees on new candidate for President of Bank of Latvia
Parties forming the ruling coalition in Latvia have agreed to propose the current Vice-President of the Bank of Latvia Santa Purgaile, as LETA…
With hundreds detained, US begins “the biggest mass deportation operation in history”
US authorities have detained 538 illegal immigrants and deported hundreds of them within days of President Donald Trump’s inauguration, as reported by Trump’s…
Blood stores crisis: Demand on a rise at hospitals, surgeries postponed
Due to the lack of blood supply from donors, the performance of elective surgeries is limited, said National Blood Donor Centre (VADC) Director…
“Ajax” fans’ chaos near Freedom Monument – was there really no damage?
Latvia’s Freedom Monument was not damaged in the riots caused by fans of Dutch football team “Ajax”, as confirmed by National Cultural Heritage…
LDz may request EUR 26 million from Latvia to cover losses
In order to cover losses of last year, Latvian Railway (LDz) may request EUR 26 million from the state, as LETA was told…
Cloudy skies in Latvia this weekend; wet snow and fog expected
On Friday and the weekend the sky will be covered in clouds. Multiple precipitation zones will pass through Latvia, bringing wet snow, rain,…
Ventspils port is sinking and yet Strautmane is put back in charge: Is this the right choice?
Opinion piece Latvian Ministry of Transport is preparing to extend the term of the ministry’s deputy state secretary Inguna Strautmane in the management…
BNN ANALYSES | In Lithuania, some are jubilant about Trump, but most adopted “wait-and-see” pose
Linas Jegelevičius After Donald Trump’s unexpected return to the White House, many in Lithuania are left wondering what to expect from the billionaire…
