20 million euro cap set per kilometre of Rail Baltica · BNN
The Latvian government on Thursday set a maximum cost ceiling of 20 million euros per kilometre for the Rail Baltica railway project, Prime…
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600 million euro IRIS-T systems heading to Latvia – NBS reveals when they could become operational · BNN
Latvia could realistically begin using its IRIS-T medium-range air defence systems on operational combat duty in the first half of next year, Commander…
Collected intelligence on Latvian military and NATO – VDD detains couple suspected of spying for Russia · BNN
Latvia’s State Security Service (VDD), in cooperation with the Defence Intelligence and Security Service (MIDD), detained a couple on the 28th of June…
From +21°C to frost – early October in Latvia to bring sharp temperature swings · BNN
Weather conditions will remain calm in Latvia at the beginning of October. On Thursday, Friday and Saturday, clouds will continue to appear in…
“We have no legal obstacles” – Rinkēvičs on deploying nuclear weapons in Latvia
If NATO collectively decides that it is necessary, nuclear weapons could be deployed in Latvia, President of Latvia Edgars Rinkēvičs told journalists today….
“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…
A few more calm and warm days ahead – then new rain systems will reach Latvia · BNN
With light winds prevailing, fog will form in some areas overnight and during the morning, reducing visibility. During the night into Wednesday, minimum…
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…
