Demand for bear repellent spray soars in Estonia
The number of bear sightings has risen in Estonia, and so has demand for bear repellent spray; some hunting equipment stores have even…
Category: Social
Road projects in Latvia may be delayed as disputes over cost sharing continue
State-owned company Latvijas valsts ceļi (LVC) is continuing discussions with road construction companies over a risk-sharing mechanism related to rising prices, LVC Chairman…
A new government is taking shape in Latvia
The four parties attempting to form Latvia’s new government under the leadership of Andris Kulbergs of the Apvienotais saraksts (AS) have already divided…
Forecasters predict sharp weather changes in Latvia
Cloud cover will be variable across Latvia on Monday, with brief rain expected only during the second half of the day in some…
BNN IN FOCUS | Political analyst comments on Latvia’s week of political tension
The process of forming the prospective government led by Andris Kulbergs has so far progressed surprisingly smoothly — the United List, National Alliance,…
In the event of drone threats, official shelters in Riga would have space for only a small portion of residents
The availability of official shelter spaces in Riga in the event of a drone threat is significantly worse than previously reported, according to…
Latvian stores promise lower prices as reduced VAT on essential food products takes effect soon
An agreement was signed on Friday at the Ministry of Economics (EM) with food retailers and retail sector representatives to ensure the full…
VIDEO | Rosļikovs threatens Latvian authorities after losing his mandate
“I will return to the Baltics, to Latvia, and I will take absolutely the entire country away from you, dear regime. I will…
Airspace threat in Latvia ends, but drone’s whereabouts remain unknown
The possible threat to Latvian airspace has ended, but there is currently no broader information available regarding the fate of the drone that…
