Bank of Latvia issues more pessimistic economic forecasts
The Bank of Latvia has lowered its forecast for Latvia’s gross domestic product (GDP) growth this year from the previously projected 2.8% to…
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Latvia to call for faster military reinforcement of NATO’s eastern flank at European Council
Latvia will emphasize the need for the European Union to accelerate the implementation of defence projects aimed at strengthening the Eastern Flank during…
Stradiņš Hospital sounds the alarm: Rīga needs another hospital
Riga is lacking either an additional emergency care hospital or a facility capable of treating patients who do not require highly specialized medical…
BNN IN FOCUS | Political analyst: Latvia does not have to support the entire population of Egypt
This week, Latvian Interior Minister Jānis Dombrava stated that a strict procedure is needed for identifying and deporting illegal migrants who cross the…
Rainy weather to persist in Latvia in the coming days; no heatwave expected
Cloudy and unsettled weather will continue across Latvia through the weekend and into the beginning of next week, bringing frequent rainfall and occasional…
Donations sought for Latvian mountaineer who survived tragic Denali fall as insurance coverage dries out
Mārtiņš Bilzēns is the only survivor among four Latvian climbers involved in a tragic accident during an expedition on Denali, North America’s highest…
Russia plans to deploy up to 115,000 troops near the borders of Northern Europe and the Baltic States
Russia is actively expanding military infrastructure near its borders with Northern European and Baltic countries and plans to station up to 115,000 troops…
Grain dryers and storage facilities can resemble oil depots – farmers warn of potential damage from drones
Drone incursions and related incidents pose a real threat to Latvian farmers, as agricultural facilities and infrastructure can often resemble strategic or critical…
Zelensky reveals why Ukrainian drones end up in Baltic airspace
Russia is deliberately redirecting Ukrainian drones toward other countries in an effort to divide Europe and weaken support for Ukraine, Ukrainian President Volodymyr…
