Latvia commemorates victims of communist genocide to prevent future tragedies
Only by acknowledging the tragedies of the past can we prevent similar injustices in the future — this message echoed in speeches delivered…
Category: Social
We are not ready for X Hour – capital’s shelters still inadequate
Despite ongoing mobilization efforts, the civil protection plans for the capital are still insufficiently prepared – at this point, “we are more unprepared…
Trump complains about a portrait of him but gets a new one from Putin
US President Donald Trump has received a new portrait from his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin, which has not been publicly displayed, while Trump…
Rain expected until Thursday, but the weekend promises spring-like warmth
On Tuesday, cloud cover over Latvia will increase, and rain is expected in parts of Kurzeme and Vidzeme. A light to moderate southwesterly…
“We must start working today” – President Rinkēvičs on Latvia’s energy future
The implementation of Latvia’s energy strategy must be aligned with the shared vision of the Baltic states regarding the future of the energy…
Riga plans to restrict gambling
Today, the Riga City Council’s Committee on Security, Order and Corruption Prevention supported a draft of binding regulations titled “On Restrictions for Organizing…
US delegation seeks Black Sea ceasefire and broader cessation of hostilities in talks with Russia and Ukraine
Following talks with Ukrainian diplomats on Sunday, the US delegation will meet with Russian officials on Monday, the 24th of March, to make…
Weather this week: snowy and foggy start, spring-like weekend
At the beginning of the new workweek, a large cyclone will approach Latvia, bringing cloudier skies, according to the Latvian Environment, Geology and…
BNN IN FOCUS | Everyone knows what needs to be done, but no one does anything – Rajevskis on Siliņa’s futile reform talk
Can New Unity Prime Minister Evika Siliņa truly reduce bureaucracy, much like her predecessor from Unity, Valdis Dombrovskis, did 15 years ago? Or…
