Law amendments for studies in state language only may be passed by 13th Saeima
Latvian Minister of Education Anita Muižniece expects the parliament will pass law amendments necessary for the transition to studies only in Latvian language…
Category: Current news
BNN ANALYSES: Lukashenko’s promise on «unprecedentedly quick citizenship for honest and good neighbours» can backfire
Specially for BNN Linas Jegelevičius Belarus’ authoritarian leader Alexander Lukashenko has captured this week front headlines by promising «unprecedentedly quick citizenship procedures for…
Harmony against using money from reserve fund on Soviet Victory monument’s removal
Harmony’s faction in Riga City Council believes it is unacceptable to take EUR 2 131 899 from the reserve fund and divert this…
Police apprehend seven wanted persons near Riga’s Central Market
Between 14:00 and 22:00 on 3 August Latvian State Police together with their colleagues from Riga Region Criminal Police performed multiple preventive activities…
Ruling coalition in Latvia split on energy austerity measures
Partners of the coalition have different opinions about the need to impose energy austerity measures in Latvia, according to what representatives of political…
Attendees of Ventspils city festival invited to visit Stena Line ferry
During Ventspils city festival, which is scheduled for 6 August, Swedish Stena Line will invite all people interested to visit their open doors…
Health Inspectorate: reducing hot water temperature may cause health problems
Reduction of hot water in the tap may create risks for human health, said Latvian Health Inspectorate, commenting on a recent suggestion to…
Latvia may run out of gas if winter turns out harsh
If winter turns out harsh, Latvia may run out of gas to satisfy all needs, such as electricity production or operations of certain…
Police in Latvia are looking for youngsters missing in Sigulda
Latvian State Police have commenced a search for a group of youngsters that went missing after leaving a crisis centre in Sigulda municipality….
