Following reports of possible plague case, Latvian health authorities closely monitoring situation · BNN
The risk of the international spread of plague, including to Latvia, is considered very low even if the suspected case in Russia is…
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airBaltic faces mass layoffs as up to 700 jobs could be cut · BNN
Latvia’s national airline airBaltic is continuing to implement its new business plan, gradually adapting the company to its future operating model. One of…
Large cyclone approaches Latvia from the northwest, bringing more unsettled weather · BNN
Compared with the beginning of October, the new week will start with more unsettled weather. As a large cyclone approaches Latvia from the…
“Someone else decides for you” – Latvian president urges voters not to stay home on election day · BNN
Making a choice in an election is certainly not easy, but it is always possible to find a party that feels closer to…
Latvia elects its 15th Saeima today · BNN
Latvia’s 15th Saeima election takes place today, with 1,428 candidates from 14 political party lists competing for 100 seats in parliament. There are…
BNN IN FOCUS | Don’t stay at home – vote! · BNN
Once every four years, every eligible Latvian citizen has an opportunity to influence the country’s political direction, prosperity and who will be at…
20 million euro cap set per kilometre of Rail Baltica · BNN
The Latvian government on Thursday set a maximum cost ceiling of 20 million euros per kilometre for the Rail Baltica railway project, Prime…
Temperatures to reach +20°C before the weather changes · BNN
On Friday and Saturday, sunny spells will frequently alternate with clouds, while the weather will remain dry. Light winds will prevail on both…
600 million euro IRIS-T systems heading to Latvia – NBS reveals when they could become operational · BNN
Latvia could realistically begin using its IRIS-T medium-range air defence systems on operational combat duty in the first half of next year, Commander…
