Military exercises Namejs 2023 to commence in Latvia in September
Latvian National Armed Forces (NBS) report they are in the process of organising comprehensive national defence exercises Namejs 2023 to improve and strengthen…
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Lower inflation does not promote consumption, says Citadele Bank economist
Inflation in Latvia went down rapidly in recent months. Since June it has been significantly below 10%. However, this has yet to bring…
UK postpones customs checks on EU goods until 2024
On Tuesday, the 29th of August, the British government announced that it will postpone full import controls on goods from the European Union…
Latvian PM candidate still expects Combined List party to consider her four-party coalition offer
New Unity (JV) political party’s prime minister candidate Evika Siliņa still intends to speak with the Combined List (AS) party and will wait…
SEB Bank once again predicts decline of Estonia’s economy – by 1.8% this year
Estonian public media ERR reports that SEB Bank’s latest outlook states that the country’s economy is expected to experience a decline for a…
OPINION | New Unity opens the doors for Lembergs, but acts like it’s no big deal
Ilona Bērziņa, BNN There is no room left for doubt that the Union of Greens and Farmers (ZZS) will enter Evikas Siliņa’s government…
Meteorologists warn of upcoming thunderstorm in Latvia
On Wednesday, the 29th of August, a cyclone will pass through Latvia’s territory, bringing a thunderstorm, heavy rain, hail and strong wind, meteorologists…
54% of Latvian families forced to save up or borrow money to send children to school
The effect of costs on budgets of various households in Latvia is neatly illustrated by the fact that 54% of families are forced…
Republican promises to give part of Ukraine to Russia and block its accession to NATO
The Republican presidential election debate on Wednesday, the 23rd of August, also featured Vivek Ramaswamy, the US Republican presidential candidate who, if elected,…
