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“It is a political retirement home.” Latvian prime minister sharply criticises management of state-owned companies

19.08.202619.08.2026 Ogres

The governance model of state-owned companies is in a critical state, and their management structures often serve as “political retirement homes,” Prime Minister…

“It won’t happen in 2030 – there’s no doubt about it.” Latvian politician delivers stark Rail Baltica forecast

19.08.202621.08.2026 Ogres

When it comes to Rail Baltica, Latvia needs to take off its “rose-tinted glasses” – or the “[former transport minister Kaspars] Briškens (P)…

Rosļikovs names date for his return to Latvia – arrest order remains in force

18.08.202618.08.2026 Ogres

On Tuesday, Riga City Court decided not to alter the preventive measure imposed on former Riga City Council member Aleksejs Rosļikovs, meaning that…

Latvia: Petition calls for scrapping MPs’ transport and rent allowances

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A petition has been launched on Latvia’s public initiative platform ManaBalss.lv calling for the abolition of compensation paid to members of the Saeima…

BNN IN FOCUS | Latvia’s next Parliament could see a dramatic shift in the balance of power

07.08.202608.08.2026 Ogres

The latest SKDS party ratings, published in early August, delivered one of the biggest political surprises ahead of Latvia’s parliamentary elections. Alongside the…

British PM takes social media to battle populists

06.08.202608.08.2026 Ogres

New British Prime Minister Andy Burnham is taking to social media to discuss the merits of pub snacks and make jokes about himself,…

Political scientist: Latvian Interior Minister’s activism has “gone a little over the top”

06.08.202607.08.2026 Ogres

Latvian Interior Minister Jānis Dombrava (National Alliance) has shown strong determination, but his activism has “gone a little over the top,” political scientist…

Latvian Prime Minister criticises Interior Minister over uncoordinated letter to Spain

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Latvian Interior Minister Jānis Dombrava (National Alliance) sent a letter to Spain regarding the recent migration crisis in Ceuta, where tens of thousands…

BNN Interview | Honorary Consul of Latvia in Australia: “You cannot live in fear all the time”

03.08.202603.08.2026 Ogres

“Many Latvians in Australia are now reconsidering whether to travel to Europe and Latvia. We hear about drones appearing in the Latgale region,…

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