Work has started to remove a controversial Soviet–era monument in Narva
Work has started to remove a controversial Soviet–era monument in the eastern city of Narva, with access to the site and that of…
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Amnesty International on the issue of migrants relies on one-sided claims rather than evidence
Amnesty International’s accusations against Latvia for its mistreatment of migrants are based on one–sided claims without evidence on Friday, August 12, was said…
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…
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…
