Number of tourists at Latvian accommodations up 65.2% compared with 2021
In October 2022 a total of 178 000 foreign and local guests were serviced at tourist accommodations around Latvia. This is 65.2% more…
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British PM in Riga reaffirms continuation of support for Ukraine
To assist Ukraine, it is necessary to continue providing military support and reduce the possibility of Russia gaining access to military resources, said…
Qatar rejects corruption allegations; potential cooperation rocked
Qatar has criticized the European Parliament (EP) for its decision to prohibit its representatives from being in the parliament building and has indicated…
Lithuania is creating a new strategy to fight disinformation
Specialists from Lithuania, Poland and Ukraine have studied Russian disinformation techniques during the war and warn that countries must coordinate actions to fight…
Economist: high inflation in Latvia also comes from economy’s structural problems
The high inflation in Latvia is determined by not only external factors, but the existing structural problems of the economy as well, said…
Belarus plans military exercises, Ukraine is watching the borders
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said they are preparing for various scenarios that Moscow could play out in cooperation with Belarus, Reuters reports. Russian…
Britain’s Rishi Sunak to announce new military aid for Ukraine during visit to Riga
On Monday, the 19th of December, British PM Risi Sunak plans to announce more military aid for Ukraine during his visit to Riga….
Meteorologists predict a period of thaw in Latvia this week
This week several cyclones will pass through Latvia from the west, bringing precipitation to all of the country’s territories. Ice may form in…
BNN SUMMARY OF THE WEEK: Kariņš again. Mineral fertilizers a go. Political Pīlēns. Admit genocide
This week Krišjānis Kariņš’s second government received a vote of confidence from the Saeima. Now that the government approves of the new government,…
