Woman detained in Latvia for allegedly transferring funds to the Russian army
The State Security Service (VDD) has detained a woman on suspicion of responding to a call to provide financial resources to the Russian…
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Latvia: Saeima adopts 2026 state budget – expenditures 17.9 billion euros, deficit 3.3%
The Saeima on Thursday adopted next year’s state budget in its final reading, setting revenues at €16.1 billion and expenditures at €17.9 billion….
Meteorologists reveal what weather to expect in Latvia this weekend
On Friday and Saturday, skies will be overcast, with occasional light rain and drizzle, while on Saturday rainfall is expected in many places…
Latvia’s Central Bank warns of weak export performance – what it means for all of us
Latvia’s current account deficit in the balance of payments reached 1.098 billion euros in the first nine months of this year, equal to…
BNN IN FOCUS | Why removing railway tracks in peacetime could bring Latvia more losses than benefits
“I would like to see the arguments presented by the National Armed Forces regarding the military component of railway track removal. Perhaps they…
Fog, wet snow and rain: gloomy weather will continue throughout the week and weekend
Thursday and Friday will be cloudy. In some places the clouds will bring light rain, and on Thursday also wet snow. Dense fog…
Changes to early retirement in Latvia: service tenure and retirement age will increase, payments will be standardised
Members of the Saeima today adopted, in the final reading, amendments to nine laws that will introduce gradual changes to the current service…
Latvia cuts several benefits for Ukrainian refugees due to funding constraints
The Saeima today adopted amendments to the Law on Support for the Civilian Population of Ukraine, removing several support measures, including benefits for…
Strengthening Latvia’s border nears the finish line: what has been done and what still lies ahead?
Despite unfavourable weather conditions, construction of infrastructure along Latvia’s eastern border is nearing completion, Interior Minister Rihards Kozlovskis (JV) told journalists on Tuesday…
