After long delay, Vivi imposes €5.7 million penalty on Škoda Vagonka
Latvia’s passenger rail operator AS Pasažieru vilciens (PV), operating under the Vivi brand, will impose a €5.7 million contractual penalty on Czech manufacturer…
Category: Social
Most Riga city council leaders see popularity decline as new poll reveals shifting ratings
Most members of Riga City Council’s leadership saw their public approval ratings decline during the first half of this year, according to the…
What weather is expected on Līgo day and Midsummer night?
According to the Latvian Environment, Geology and Meteorology Centre, scattered short-term rain is expected overnight into Monday in parts of central and eastern…
Digital television case reopened: Supreme Court overturns acquittal of Šlesers and Šķēle
The Supreme Court of Latvia has decided to overturn the acquittal issued by the Riga Regional Court in the so-called second digital television…
BNN interview | Cinevilla turns 22: Andrejs Ēķis reveals the magic behind the facades of Latvia’s backlot
By Ilona Bērziņa Located in Slampe Parish, Tukums Municipality, Cinevilla is one of Latvia’s most unusual cultural and tourism attractions – the largest…
EU: Airlines must seat children next to parents at no extra charge
New European Union rules require that hand luggage be included in the price, and children under 14 years of age must be allocated…
Prosecutor’s Office announces findings on former Latvian Prime Minister’s use of airport VIP lounge
Latvia’s Prosecutor General’s Office has found no evidence of unlawful use of state budget funds in connection with the payment for airport VIP…
Latvia’s government change to cost more than half a million euros as cabinet seeks budget savings
While the Latvian government is searching for ways to reduce public spending, the replacement of Prime Minister Evika Siliņa (New Unity) by Andris…
GPS signal disruptions in Latvian airspace remain at high levels
Global Positioning System (GPS) disruptions in Latvian airspace were recorded 510 times during the first five months of this year, representing a 4.5%…
