Kulbergs promises broad coalition in Latvia and personal responsibility for Rail Baltica
The broader the coalition forming a government that will work until the elections, the better, said Andris Kulbergs, the prime ministerial nominee from…
Author: Ogres
Rain and thunderstorms expected in Latvia at the beginning of the week
Clouds will dominate the skies across Latvia on Monday and Tuesday, bringing rain to most parts of the country, including heavy downpours and…
BNN IN FOCUS | Big ambitions, few results — how Latvia’s Progressives lost public trust
Opinion/Ilona Bērziņa The collapse of Evika Siliņa’s government was ultimately triggered by The Progressives — a party that for years positioned itself…
Latvia fails to qualify for the Eurovision final
Latvia fails to qualify for the Eurovision final Atvara. Photo: Ivars Soikāns/LETA
Delays to trains, classes cancelled – airspace threat once again disrupts daily life in Latvia’s Latgale region
During the night leading into Friday, a cell broadcast warning about a possible airspace threat was once again issued in the municipalities of…
The end of the week to bring very changeable weather conditions
At the end of the week and in the first half of the new week, the weather conditions will continue to be affected…
BNN IN FOCUS | Political scientist on the fall of Evika Siliņa’s government and what voters will not forgive
Prime Minister Evika Siliņa’s “pre-emptive maneuver” to dismiss Defence Minister Andris Sprūds literally minutes before he himself announced his resignation turned out to…
Border checkpoints with Russia to remain closed at night
The Estonian government has announced that border checkpoints with Russia will remain closed at night for the next three months, and restrictions on…
Lithuania’s health system rejects its young doctors
Lithuanians who have studied abroad face almost insurmountable obstacles when trying to continue their training at home, while young doctors who want to…
