BNN IN FOCUS | Latvia’s Prime Minister steps on the same rake again
This week it was revealed that Prime Minister Evika Siliņa’s use of airport VIP lounges has cost taxpayers nearly 36,000 euros. The Prime…
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Latvian Prime Ministers’ VIP air travel: how often and why it is used
Over the past five years, Latvian prime ministers have used airport VIP lounges during 29 foreign business trips, according to information provided to…
“Princess – Prime Minister!” – Revealed: how much Latvia’s Prime Minister has spent on airport VIP lounges over three years
“Princess–Prime Minister Siliņa has spent 35,000 euros in airport VIP lounges,” writes Māris Mežals, a member of the party “Latvia First” (Latvija pirmajā…
Snow returns to Latvia over the weekend – winds up to 25 m/s
On Friday, brief showers are expected only in some central and eastern regions, while northwesterly winds will remain the dominant wind direction across…
Roads in Latvia to be repaired only in “critical condition” – others to be patched
Amid funding shortages, the state-owned company VSIA Latvian State Roads (LVC) is currently commissioning new road reconstruction projects only for locally critical road…
Bank employee in Latvia jailed for criminal activities involving client funds
On the 22nd of April, 2026, the Zemgale District Court delivered a verdict in a criminal case involving a bank employee accused of…
Is a new gas price shock approaching? Expert explains the risks
At present, it is difficult to imagine a scenario in which natural gas prices return in the near future to the levels seen…
Vaccination in Latvia is stalling: the problem is deeper than just disinformation
There is no single approach or specific tool that could rapidly and significantly increase vaccination coverage in Latvia, as the reasons why people…
Rising fuel prices threaten road construction in Latvia – urgent solutions sought
In the context of the oil product price crisis, immediate solutions are needed in the road sector, said Transport Minister Atis Švinka on…
