Latvia’s president gives coalition homework; wishes to correct parties’ finances
During his meeting with representatives of parties forming the government, Latvia’s President Egils Levits outlined, among other things, the need to enhance open…
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EU and the US condemn the actions of the Bosnian Serb leader
The European Commission has warned that all leaders of Bosnia-Herzegovina must carefully follow the principles of the rule of law if it wants…
Priorities of Latvia’s Minister of Transport. Perhaps this time Latvia will end up the winner?
Ilona Bērziņa, BNN Latvia’s new Minister of Transport Jānis Vitenbergs inherited from his predecessor Tālis Linkaits a pile of problems that demand immediate…
Latvian CVK proposes letting residents vote in EP elections at any election site
Latvian Central Election Commission (CVK) proposes using the online voter register for the European Parliament elections of 2024. This solution would allow all…
Latvia’s president criticises government for taking money away from culture
The Song and Dance Celebration, regional cultural programmes, as well as the State Culture Capital Fun’s (VKKF) financing must not suffer simply because…
Bosnian Serb leader honours Vladimir Putin
Bosnian Serb leader Milorad Dodik gave an award to Russian President Vladimir Putin on the 8th of January, during the national holiday of…
Minister says review of taxes could help stabilise healthcare and welfare in Latvia
Healthcare and welfare are not among this year’s budget’s three top priorities. There is no additional funding to set aside, said Minister of…
US increases support for defence of Baltic States
At the end of 2022 the US Congress confirmed funding of USD 225 million towards their Baltic Security Initiative for the fiscal year…
Language tests for Russian citizens in Latvia may be in trouble
Saeima deputy and chairman of Citizenship, Migration and Public Cohesion Committee Ingmārs Līdaka told TV24 programme News TOP that the initiative to have…
