ECHR finds no violations in national minority schools’ switch to Latvian language only
The amendments adopted in Latvia in 2018 regarding the gradual transition to teaching in Latvian language only in national minority secondary schools do…
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Changes in Latvian government to extend to Riga City Council as well
With the reshuffling of seats and parties in the new government, changes are also expected to come to the composition of Riga City…
Estonia to send Latvia reinforcements to battle illegal immigration coming from Belarus
Estonia plans to send reinforcements to Latvia to help the country battle the mass illegal immigration coming from Belarus, as confirmed by Estonian…
OPINION | New government’s ministers are known, but Latvia’s future is shrouded in fog
Ilona Bērziņa, BNN The declaration of the forming government came three days before the Saeima’s vote for Evika Siliņa’s proposed composition. Candidates for…
China criticizes EU over electric vehicle subsidy investigation
China on Thursday, the 14th of September condemned the European Union’s action as “blatant protectionism” after Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced…
Ministry: additional funding will help ensure continuity of laboratory services
On Tuesday, the 12th of September, Latvia’s government supported the suggestion to allocate an additional amount of EUR 11.2 million towards laboratory examinations,…
BNN ANALYSES | As Lithuanian doctors resort to drastic walkouts, politicians scratch heads – what to do?
Linas Jegelevičius Unhappy with work conditions, employees go on strike. But the dissatisfaction with their workplace has led to unconventional protest forms among…
VIDEO | Italy’s Lampedusa faces dramatic migrant influx
Lampedusa, the Italian island, is facing a crisis situation as it struggles with a surge in boat migrant arrivals from North Africa, with…
AS puts Latvian minister on blast about sexual education study materials for nine-year-olds
Members of the Combined List (AS) political party have turned to the Saeima Praesidium with a request to demand explanations from Minister of…
