Brussels seeks balance between passenger rights and airline needs
Policymakers, consumer advocates and airline lobbies have been fighting for more than a decade over what protections passengers should have, and Brussels hopes…
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Rail Baltica contract in Latvia found to be among the most expensive in the Baltics
Latvia’s contract for the construction of the mainline section of the Rail Baltica railway project with the consortium E.R.B. Rail JV is exceptionally…
“We did everything we could” – Denali expedition member speaks about the tragedy
“I have written extensively about the grandeur and beauty of mountains. But mountains, like life itself, are both magnificent and terrifying at the…
Western tourists cancel bookings in the Baltics, perceiving the region as an unsafe frontline border zone
News about renewed threats to the airspace of Latvia and the Baltic states has received wide coverage not only locally but also in…
Foggy mornings, warm days and thunderstorms – latest weather forecast for Latvia
Clouds will bring light rain to some parts of Latvia on Monday. During the night, fog is expected to develop in some eastern…
BNN IN FOCUS | Latvia has a new government – political analyst comments on the biggest challenges ahead
Latvia has had a new government since Thursday, the 28th of May, led by Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs of the United List (AS)….
airBaltic repays part of state loan but signals need for additional financing
Latvia’s national airline, airBaltic, has repaid the first instalment of its state loan amounting to 6.4 million euro, according to the Ministry of…
Unsettled weather expected on Friday with rain and stronger winds
Friday will bring unsettled weather conditions, with sunshine alternating with clouds in the western part of the country, while skies in the eastern…
NATO to deploy new command headquarters in the Baltics with capacity for 50,000 troops
Germany and the Netherlands will establish a joint tactical headquarters in the Baltic states this year to command forces on NATO’s eastern flank…
