Russia puts forward unacceptable demands in talks with Ukraine
On Friday, the first direct talks between Russia and Ukraine in more than three years concluded in Istanbul. According to Ukrainian sources, Russia…
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BNN IN FOCUS | If Latvia fails to deliver: Rail Baltica sanctions threaten all three Baltic States
If the full Rail Baltica line is not completed by 2030, financial sanctions will be imposed on all three participating Baltic States —…
Latvia qualifies for Eurovision final
In the second semi-final of the Eurovision Song Contest held in Basel, Switzerland, the Latvian ethno-music group Tautumeitas secured a spot in the…
Hungary and Slovakia can move away from Russian energy, report concludes
The EU’s plans to move away from Russian fuel do not pose a risk to the energy security of Hungary and Slovakia, but…
New professional military secondary school to be established in Latvia
The Ministry of Defence will establish a professional military secondary school in Malta, Rēzekne Municipality, to strengthen patriotic education and provide military training…
Foggy windows and no room for bikes – “Vivi” trains still plagued by defects
Approximately 300 windows in the new Czech-made “Škoda Vagonka” electric trains, operated by Pasažieru vilciens(PV), have been found to be defective, the company…
No support in Saeima for paid menstrual leave initiative
On Wednesday, members of the Saeima’s Mandates, Ethics and Submissions Committee acknowledged that menstruation can cause significant discomfort and reduce women’s work capacity….
Starting from 2030, political parties will need at least 1,000 members to run in Saeima elections
Starting in 2030, only political parties with at least 1,000 members will be able to participate in the Saeima elections, instead of the…
Latvia defeats Slovenia at the World Championship
On Tuesday, May 13, during the Ice Hockey World Championship currently taking place in Stockholm, the Latvian national team played its third game,…
