Municipal referendums impossible due to IT system shortage, Latvian commission admits
Due to the shortage of Information Technology (IT) systems, it will not be possible to organise municipal referendums, admits Chairperson of Latvian Central…
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OPINION | Latvian PM’s old tactic won’t work any more, says Conservative Party leader
BNN offers “an opinion from tribunes” provided by Conservative Party’s leader Gatis Eglītis, who was Minister of Welfare in PM Krišjānis Kariņš’s previous…
National Alliance may elect one of their own in second round of presidential elections, expert says
The National Alliance (NA) have made a strategic choice by not supporting any of the existing presidential candidates. Instead the party hopes to…
European Commission praises Latvian KNAB’s “efficiency”
Latvian Corruption Prevention and Combating Bureau’s (KNAB) Communication Office reports that this institution is one of the existing anti-corruption institutions in the European…
Politologist predicts minister Edgars Rinkēvičs has a good chance of becoming president
A situation when candidates are selected by the biggest faction and leading party, and when the most popular politicians are selected – is…
Latvian businessmen’s mood finally improves after years of negativity
The outlooks from businessmen about their operations in the next half-year are relatively positive, as reported by Latvian Chamber of Commerce and Industry…
Latvian Seaima reserves 116016 as emergency number for women victims of violence
On Thursday, the 11th of May, Latvia’s parliament passed in the final reading amendments to the Law on Electronic Communications, reserving 116016 as…
Medical workers gather for protest outside Saeima
Several hundred people gathered for a protest outside the Saeima in the morning on Thursday, the 11th of May. Participants prepared posters that…
Latvian government lifts requirement to wear protective masks in healthcare and social care institutions
Because of lowering Covid-19 infection risks, as well as considering the practice of other EU member states in regards to wearing protective masks,…
