BNN IN FOCUS | Latvia is facing a payment crisis, not an energy crisis – political scientist says
Last week, Minister of Economics Viktors Valainis (ZZS) called for an extraordinary meeting of the National Energy Crisis Centre due to rising heating…
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Latvia’s President slams the brakes on rushed restrictions on distance learning in primary school
President of Latvia Edgars Rinkēvičs has returned amendments to the Education Law to the Saeima for reconsideration, which would significantly restrict access to…
Estonia to ban Russian and Belarusian citizens without permanent residence permits from buying property
Estonia, citing security risks, has decided to ban Russian and Belarusian citizens without permanent residence permits, as well as companies owned by them,…
“No tax hikes?” Latvia’s Finance Minister explains the state debt situation
Latvia is currently not considering a scenario of raising taxes, Finance Minister Arvils Ašeradens (New Unity) said on Thursday in an interview with…
February in Latvia could be one of the coldest in recent years
Although brief thaws may occur at times in February, the month as a whole is expected to be several degrees colder than usual,…
SAB raises the alarm, President reassures: No extraordinary steps needed in Latvia
At present, no special additional security measures are necessary in the country, President of Latvia Edgars Rinkēvičs told journalists on Wednesday. Commenting on…
Can Russia attack NATO? Latvia’s Armed Forces commander gives a clear answer
At present, a Russian military threat to NATO in the coming years is unlikely, although much will depend on developments in Ukraine this…
Weather forecast for Latvia: snow retreats, but frost intensifies to –25°C
On Wednesday, skies will be cloudy, gradually clearing from the north. Snowfall is expected in many areas, mainly in the southern part of…
Latvia establishes a new unit within the Prosecutor General’s Office – state security to be viewed much more broadly
In January, a new structural unit was established within Latvia’s Prosecutor General’s Office – the State Security Protection Department, Prosecutor General Armīns Meisters…
