Latvia’s Prime Minister promises “significant” windfall tax on fuel traders
Prime Minister Evika Siliņa (New Unity) has indicated that the planned windfall tax on fuel traders will be “significant,” although it is still…
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Measles outbreak begins in Latvia, risk assessed as high
The first measles outbreak in Latvia since 2018 has been recorded, according to Ilze Ūdre, a representative of the Centre for Disease Prevention…
Expert states bluntly: Latvia lacks resources for the Strait of Hormuz
The Latvian Armed Forces do not have sufficient military-technical resources to effectively participate in efforts to unblock the Strait of Hormuz, former Commander…
Minister comments: Will Latvia need to get involved in the Strait of Hormuz?
At present, Latvia’s involvement in a potential operation in the Strait of Hormuz is not planned, Defence Minister Andris Sprūds (P) told Latvian…
VIDEO: Court refuses detention after police seize largest cocaine haul in recent years in Riga
During a search of an apartment in Riga, the State Police of Latvia seized approximately 11 kilograms of cocaine and three kilograms of…
Banned substances hidden in letters and soap discovered in Latvian prisons
Several attempts to deliver prohibited substances and items to inmates were detected last week in prisons across Latvia, according to the Latvian Prison…
Middle East conflict: is an increase in migration to Latvia expected?
The State Border Guard of Latvia does not currently expect an increase in migration pressure on Latvia due to the conflict in the…
BNN IN FOCUS | Political analyst: a culture of lies has emerged in Latvian politics
Prime Minister Evika Siliņa’s message to Saeima deputies about what the government has achieved could, in short, be summed up like this: the…
BNN Interview | Migrants, border and security: Latvia’s Interior Minister says what many have wanted to hear
What is the current situation in efforts to curb illegal migration? Are new, physically strong men from third countries still trying to cross…
