Latvian government approves new border reinforcement plan worth more than EUR 640 million
On Tuesday, the 14th of January, the Latvian government approved the new action plan for Economic Growth of the Eastern Border of Latvia…
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Multiple flights delayed and diverted from Riga airport because of a drone
Three planes that were scheduled to land at Riga Airport were diverted to other airports on Monday evening due to a drone on…
Crew of Latvian animation film “Flow” awarded EUR 300 000
The Latvian government has awarded EUR 300 000 the team behind animation film “Flow” for the “Golden Globe” award received just recently, as…
airBaltic promises profits, by there is no Plan B: why is a quarter of airline’s fleet grounded?
This year will be decisive for Latvian national airline airBaltic. An investor will need to be found in the near future, shares will…
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…
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,…
