BNN ASKS | New Unity leader still confused why Riga mayor decided to step down
Riga City Council New Unity (JV) faction leader Olafs Pulks is one of two politicians in the local municipal administration whose deputy mandate…
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Farmers’ Parliament: Thunderstorms and hail have shaken farmers hard
The recent thunderstorm and hail have shaken farmers greatly, according to the entry published by the Farmers’ Parliament on Facebook. The association reports…
Several injured and one dead in recent thunderstorm in Latvia
On Monday, the 7th of August, the Emergency Medical Service (NMPD) had to provide assistance to Latvian residents who were injured in hail….
Latvian minister invites State Audit to perform emergency audit in Rezekne
On Monday, the 7th of August, Latvian Minister of Finance Arvils Ašeradens invited the State Audit (VK) to “consider the possibility of performing…
Latvian PM asks ministries to compile information about damages caused by recent thunderstorm
Latvia’s Prime Minister Krišjānis Kariņš has submitted a request to the Ministry of Environment Protection and Regional Development and Ministry of Agriculture, asking…
Banks’ period of record profits will not be long, reminds ex-head of Finance and Capital Market Commission
The period of record-high profits of banks will not remain for a long time, said deputy governor of the Bank of Latvia, former…
OPINION | Latvian prime minister shows in some cases sanctions can be disregarded entirely
Ilona Bērziņa, BNN Arturs Krišjānis Kariņš still hasn’t dropped the idea of expanding the ruling coalition with the Union of Greens and Farmers…
No plans on the table to extend Latvian State Revenue Service director’s term
According to a decision project composed by the Latvian Cabinet of Ministers, it is not planned to extend the term of State Revenue…
Marta Centre: Istanbul Convention cannot destroy family values
In response to the initiative against the ratification of the Istanbul Convention in Latvia, which was viewed by Saeima’s appropriate committee this week,…
