Intrigue surrounding “Flow” success: Minister of Culture promises grandiose award
The amount of the prize for the creators of the animated film “Flow” [Latvian title “Straume”], which received the Golden Globes, could be…
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Prosecutor General says he is aware which officials had overextended in their authority with Rail Baltic
In his interview to Latvijas Radio programme “Krustpunktā”, Latvian Prosecutor General Juris Stukāns said he has a good idea which officials had overextended…
Less funding, more challenges: BKUS continues fight for children’s health
This year, attempts to convince politicians that children’s health is part of national security will continue, said the Chairman of the Board of…
Pneumonia ravages Latvia: infection rates higher than ever this decade
Pneumonia is on a rise in Latvia. The spread of this disease is higher than ever in the past ten flu seasons, as…
Latvian PM assures re-purchase of Tet and LMT shares will not happen at state budget’s expense
The re-purchase of shares of telecommunication companies “Tet” and “Latvijas mobilais telefons” (LMT) from Swedish company “Telia” will not use state budget funds,…
Court orders Riga City Council to reinstate worker previously accused of bribery
Latgale District Court has ordered Riga City Council to reinstate Jānis Vaivods, who was previously accused of bribery, as Director of the Department…
Latvian President: the issue of Baltic Sea’s possible closure should “remain on the table”
Looking after the safety of the Baltic Sea region, the topic of the possible closure of the Baltic Sea should “remain on the…
OPINION | while engines are being worked on, airBaltic is selling dream flights. Are clients being mislead?
Author: Ilona Bērziņa/Opinion piece Unfortunately, it is more and more likely that the half a billion of taxpayers’ money provided by the government…
From wet snow to severe frost – weather forecast for the week in Latvia
On Thursday, the 2nd of January, the sky in Latvia will be completely covered by clouds. During the day, snow will turn into…
