14th Saeima approves new leadership for parliamentary committees
During an extraordinary meeting on 23 November Latvia’s Saeima unanimously approved the new leadership and new members of the parliament’s standing committees. 90…
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Latvia’s president officially nominates Krišjānis Kariņš for prime minister’s post
Latvia’s President Egils Levits has officially nominated New Unity leader Krišjānis Kariņš for the post of prime minister. Levits announced Kariņš’s nomination at…
Latvian ambassador: Russia lives with hopes of western solidarity collapsing
As Russia’s war against Ukraine continues, Moscow’s powers live with the hopes of western solidarity collapsing, said Latvian ambassador to Russia Māris Riekstiņš…
Lots of snow expected in Latvia in first half of this week; roads may become slippery
In the first half of the week weather in Latvia will be dictated by a cyclone. This means snowing in the coming days….
Public transport service in Riga to be free of charge on 18 November
During the national holiday in Latvia this week – 18 November – all residents and guests to Riga will be able to use…
Does the economic downturn contribute to growth of unemployment?
The latest data from the Central Statistical Bureau of Latvia (CSP) indicate the actual unemployment level was 6.9% in Q3 2022. Swedbank Latvia…
Warning siren system to undergo tests in Latvia
On Tuesday, 22 November, Latvia’s State Fire and Rescue Service (VUGD) will be conducting tests of the country’s warning sirens by switching them…
BNN INTERVIEW | New Saeima speaker: I decided to hold my first diplomatic meeting with Ukraine’s ambassador
First of all it is necessary to compose committees in the new Saeima that would have balanced representation. This means a sufficient number…
Latvian PM reports on cross-party agreement on posts in ministries; new vice-minister post to be adopted
In recent days considerable progress was made in regards to the directions of the new coalition and distribution of seats in the new…
