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….
Category: Current news
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…
Electricity transmission tariff in Latvia may increase by average of 75%
Latvian electricity transmission system operator Sadales tīkls JSC submitted to the Public Utilities Commission (SPRK) a new tariff project, which provides for increasing…
No coalition in Latvia is possible without Combined List party, partners agree
The National Alliance (NA) and New Unity (JV) agree that it will not be possible to compose a functional coalition in the 14th…
Two prominent members leave Conservative Party’s board in Latvia
Minister of Education and Science Anita Muižniece and former Saeima deputy Krišjānis Feldmans have decided to leave the board of the Conservative Party….
