Auction to raise funds for families of Latvians missing in Nepal
A month has passed since 33 Latvian residents went missing in Nepal. To provide practical support to their families during this difficult time,…
Category: Current news
BNN IN FOCUS | Political party review: Sovereign Power/Young Latvians – big promises and high-profile scandals
In the 2022 Saeima election, Sovereign Power failed to enter parliament after receiving 3.24% of the vote, while the Young Latvians alliance did…
Swedish prisoners dissatisfied with conditions in Estonian prison
Swedish criminals transferred to Tartu Prison have complained to Swedish media – via their relatives – about conditions at the facility, specifically citing…
Large rain system approaching Latvia – thunderstorms also possible in some areas
On Wednesday, skies will be cloudy with occasional clear spells. Light rain is expected in some areas overnight, while on Wednesday evening a…
LSA warns: unilateral grain transit restrictions will not stop Russian exports – the question is who will pay for the decision
Unilateral restrictions imposed by Latvia on the transit of Russian- and Belarusian-origin grain would not stop Russian exports from reaching global markets but…
40% of cargo, millions of euros and a thousand jobs – Liepāja SEZ warns of consequences if transit ban is adopted
If cargo traffic towards the east were completely halted, total cargo turnover at the Port of Liepāja would fall by around 40%, representatives…
Rain continues in Latvia, monthly precipitation norm already exceeded in many areas
Although the new week will begin with slightly drier weather, with rain expected only in some areas and lighter winds, conditions will change…
Scammers never rest! Relatives of Latvians missing in Nepal targeted by fraudsters
Latvian State Police have received reports of cases in which fraudsters have attempted to scam money from relatives of Latvians reported missing in…
airBaltic to significantly reduce routes from Riga – destinations being dropped revealed
Latvia’s national airline airBaltic will offer 57 direct routes from Riga throughout the next summer season, nearly 20% fewer than during this year’s…
