Ruling coalition rejects legislative draft that proposed freezing Saeima deputies’ wages
On Thursday, the 12th of December, the Latvian Saeima once again rejected the legislative draft from opposition party “For Stability!” that provided for…
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Access to official secrets may remain a requirement on paper only for mayors in Latvia
Despite the amendments to the law that provide the requirement for political leadership of local governments to receive access to official secrets, mayors…
Latvian PM assures ruling coalition is stable despite commotion around the Bank of Latvia
The issue of who will be chosen as the next Governor of the Bank of Latvia is not related to the coalition’s stability,…
BNN ASKS | Why are Ukraine and the West failing to win the war?
Linas Jegelevičius Recently, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy shifted his rhetoric, moving from discussions of a “victory plan” to unveiling a comprehensive ten-point internal…
Week in Lithuania | PM-designate says his Cabinet to not rush with tax changes, Lithuania rejects claims by Belaruskali
Last week, President said he did not scrap plan to visit South Korea despite political crisis; MP Žemaitaitis stripped of immunity Lithuania takes…
Ministers unusually active in debates for Latvia’s state budget for 2025
Unlike previous years, members of the government and deputies of the ruling coalition in Latvia are unusually active in Saeima debates for the…
Requirement for mandatory MTPL insurance for all vehicles pushed back to next year
On Thursday, the 5th of December, Latvian Saeima passed in the final reading amendments to the Compulsory Civil Liability Insurance of Owners of…
Raivis Dzintars steps down. Ilze Indriksone runs for leadership post in National Alliance
The replacement of leaders in the National Alliance (NA) political party is not related to a split in the party, said Saeima deputy,…
“Zero budget” fails in Saeima vote, but budget reforms are approved
On Wednesday, the 4th of December, Latvian Saeima passed in the final reading amendments to the budget and finances management. These amendments are…
