Progressive Party’s presidential candidate – European official Elīna Pinto
On Thursday, the 11th of May, Latvian Progressive Party named its presidential candidate – “an international organisations and management professional and activist of…
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BNN ANALYSES | Excellent Lithuanian-Polish relations sees a fly in the ointment
Linas Jegelevičius Two neighbours, Lithuania and Poland, have been through thick throughout history. Following war in Ukraine, both countries have turned up as…
Ukraine reports withdrawal of Russian brigade; Kremlin acknowledges difficulties
Ukrainian unit has reported defeating a Russian brigade near Bakhmut, underscoring what the Kremlin says is a very difficult operation, Reuters writes. The…
Latvian Seaima reserves 116016 as emergency number for women victims of violence
On Thursday, the 11th of May, Latvia’s parliament passed in the final reading amendments to the Law on Electronic Communications, reserving 116016 as…
Financial literacy of Latvian residents remains largely unchanged since 2015
On Wednesday, the 10th of May, the head of Financial Literacy Office of the Bank of Latvia Aija Brikše reported at a discussion…
New Unity selects Edgars Rinkēvičs as their presidential candidate in Latvia
New Unity has announced that their candidate for the upcoming presidential elections will be Latvia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Edgars Rinkēvičs, as confirmed…
European Parliament supports European Union’s joining of Istanbul Convention
On Wednesday, the 10th of May, the European Parliament approved the European Union’s joining of the Convention on preventing and combating violence against…
Latvian advertisers warn about internet censorship
Latvian Advertising Association (LRA) has turned to residents with an announcement in which they warn about Ministry of Finance potentially trying to block…
Despite the security risks, Germany to sign a contract with a Chinese company
The German government has announced that it will continue work on a controversial plan to sell parts of a Hamburg port terminal to…
