“We cannot rule out civilian casualties” – SAB director warns of Russia’s next move
Russia, unable to defeat Ukraine, is raising the stakes in Europe, and civilian casualties cannot be ruled out, Director of Latvia’s Constitution Protection…
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Early voting ahead of Latvia’s 15th Saeima election draws higher-than-expected turnout – first figures revealed
Early voting ahead of Latvia’s 15th Saeima election began on Monday without any significant incidents, while voter activity was slightly higher than expected,…
Latvian health minister unsure whether 30% pay rise for healthcare workers can be achieved next year
Health Minister Hosams Abu Meri (New Unity) is convinced that healthcare workers need a pay rise next year, but he is uncertain whether…
Temperatures in Latvia to reach +20°C at the end of September – but October will gradually bring changes
Tuesday and Wednesday will bring more clouds, with isolated rain clouds bringing light rain in some areas, according to the Latvian Environment, Geology…
Medication mix-up led to child’s death – Latvian nurse sentenced to two and a half years in prison
Riga City Court on Monday sentenced a nurse at the Children’s Clinical University Hospital (BKUS) to two and a half years in prison…
Lithuania refuses to accept extended Rail Baltica deadline – 2030 target remains
Despite an agreement among the Baltic states to extend the deadline for completing the first phase of the European railway project Rail Baltica…
From +3°C at night to nearly +20°C during the day – what weather will the new week bring in Latvia?
Monday will be sunny, although clouds will occasionally cover the sky, and no precipitation is expected, according to the Latvian Environment, Geology and…
BNN focus | Political scientist’s view: What is really behind Stepaņenko’s financial gifts from Russia?
One of the biggest scandals of the week involved gifts received by Jūlija Stepaņenko, leader of the Sovereign Power party, from her father…
First flu cases confirmed in Latvia
Virological testing for the current season shows that influenza viruses have already begun circulating in Latvia, with three laboratory-confirmed flu cases recorded. A…
