BNN IN FOCUS | The Istanbul Convention debate once again comes down to power
The uproar over the Union of Greens and Farmers (ZZS) joining the opposition’s initiative to vote on Latvia’s withdrawal from the Istanbul Convention…
Category: Politics
Siliņa under pressure – opposition demands Latvian Prime Minister’s resignation
Opposition parties in the Saeima — the National Alliance (NA) and the United List (AS) — have initiated a motion of no confidence…
With ZZS support, Saeima refers opposition’s proposal to withdraw from the Istanbul Convention to Committee
Thanks to the support of the Union of Greens and Farmers (ZZS), which is part of the ruling coalition, the Saeima on Thursday…
“More stable than ever”: Kleinbergs on Riga City Council coalition unity
The ruling coalition in Riga City Council is currently more stable than ever, Riga Mayor Viesturs Kleinbergs (P) claimed in an interview with…
Šlesers changes plans: will run in Parliamentary elections and seek Prime Minister’s post
Riga City Council member and leader of the Latvia First (LPV) party Ainārs Šlesers announced he will run in next autumn’s parliamentary elections….
Poll: Americans see UN as ineffective, yet necessary
A new Gallup poll shows that a large majority of Americans believe the United Nations (UN) is important, but are critical of its…
Latvia’s Finance Ministry outlines the 2026 budget — more funding for security and social support
According to an informational report submitted to the government by the Ministry of Finance titled “On Priority Measures to Be Included in the…
Saeima once again postpones key environmental bills: EC sanctions looming
On Thursday, the Saeima once again postponed voting on two key environmental bills — the draft Economic Sustainability Law and amendments to the…
“Lots of talk, little action” — coalition in Latvia continues to disagree over the state budget
Minister of Finance Arvils Ašeradens (New Unity) has expressed hope that work on Latvia’s 2026 state budget will soon move forward in the…
