Latvia must be self-sufficient in defense, says the President
Latvia must abandon the assumption that allied production capacities will provide the necessary ammunition and equipment—the country must be sufficiently flexible and self-sufficient,…
Category: Social
Could a ghetto form in Vilnius: researchers and the mayor’s opinions differ
Migration has become a key issue in the second half of Vilnius Mayor Valdas Benkunskas’ term, and his statements about a “critical mass”…
Can Putin be overthrown by his own people? Ijabs gives a blunt answer
It is doubtful that generals in the Russian army could mobilize to overthrow dictator Vladimir Putin, said Member of the European Parliament and…
BNN IN FOCUS | airBaltic crisis and the VIP lounge story: two blows to the government in one week
This week in Latvia unfolded under the sign of airBaltic. The question—whether to grant or deny a 30 million euros short-term loan to…
Swedish schools ditch devices, return to books
The Swedish government is battling declining literacy rates and has focused on bringing back physical books to schools and encouraging handwriting, the BBC…
Latvia is becoming a hub for illegal cigarettes in Europe
Latvia is taking on an increasingly significant role in Europe’s illegal cigarette production network, according to the latest study by the London-based international…
Police raid reveals alarming reality on Latvian roads
On Wednesday, during the “24-hour speed control marathon,” police recorded 1,792 speeding violations, with several drivers also receiving driving bans, according to the…
30 million euros for airBaltic: committee says “yes”, but tensions remain
At a meeting of the Saeima’s Budget and Finance (Tax) Committee, deputies today supported the draft decision on approving a state short-term loan…
After tensions and threats of collapse – Latvia’s government will continue its work
Coalition partners have agreed to continue working in the government, Prime Minister Evika Siliņa announced after a meeting with representatives of the political…
