BNN ASKS | Uldis Pīlēns: «Our politics and civil service are too fragmented»
Non-party affiliated businessman, private person and founder and manager of a political party that is now part of the ruling government. The conversation…
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Imports of Russian and Belarusian wooden furniture and paper illegal in Latvia
Latvia has banned imports of Russian and Belarusian lumber and products made of wood that are subjected to EU sanctions. State Forest Service…
Two ruling coalition parties at Riga City Council go their separate ways
Riga City Council faction of Par!/Progressive (PP) political parties has announced the decision to cease cooperation with For Latvia’s Development (LA) political party…
Latvian parliament once again rejects initiative for legal protection of all families
On Thursday, the 8th of December, the majority of Saeima deputies rejected the collective initiative signed by 23 257 Latvian citizens On legal…
Itera Latvija manager considers turning to police over public claims of his death
Itera Latvija manager Juris Savickis considers turning to the police over the fake information about his death that was published by multiple Latvian…
Demands to shut down fur farms sound the loudest in Latvia
Latvia is in first place among European member states when it comes demands to ban fur farming, informs Latvian animal rights organisation Animal…
Inflation in Latvia reaches 21.8% in November
Compared with November 2021, the average level of consumer prices in Latvia grew by a total of 21.8 % in November 2022, according…
SEB Bank allow clients to link Google Pay to their account
As of Thursday, the 8th of December, SEB Bank clients are able to link their private or company payment card to Google Pay…
Latvia hit by intense snowfall. Driving conditions complicated on many roads
According to Latvian State Roads (LVC), on the 7th of December heavy snowfall driving caused complications for motor vehicles on sections of Tallinn,…
