BNN IN FOCUS | Latvia’s election race: polls reveal a shift in power
The approval rating of Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs’ political force, the United List (AS), continued to rise in August, while support for former…
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SAB: Russia’s perception of Latvia increasingly resembles its pre-war view of Ukraine
Russia currently poses no direct military threat to Latvia, although a number of signs point to potential longer-term plans, Latvia’s Constitution Protection Bureau…
Growing concern over Latvian tourists in Nepal – Foreign Ministry releases latest information
The Latvian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) reports that its Consular Department has currently compiled information from various sources, including family members and…
Five days after the storm, thousands of people in Latvia are still without electricity
Five days after the storm, around 2,500 customers in Latvia are still experiencing power outages, electricity distribution system operator Sadales tīkls said. The…
Forecasters release latest weekend forecast for Latvia – weather set to change
On Friday, skies will be partly cloudy and the weather will remain dry. Winds will be light, allowing fog to thicken in some…
Following widespread public reaction, ministry withdraws draft on state of emergency in Latvia’s border region
The Ministry of Climate and Energy (KEM) has withdrawn the draft order submitted for inter-agency approval on Wednesday, the 26th of August, which…
Death toll from Nepal floods rises to 270; Latvians among the missing
At least 270 people have been killed in flash floods triggered by a glacier collapse in Nepal, officials reported on Thursday. Another 826…
New cyclone approaching Latvia – broad area of rain to cross the country on Saturday
On Thursday and Friday, skies will be partly cloudy, with only some light rain expected locally in northern parts of the country on…
BNN IN FOCUS | “We are not prepared” – former NAF Commander reveals major shortcomings in Latvia’s crisis management
The storm of the 22nd of August raises the question of whether Latvia is prepared for crises of this kind — and even…
