Illusions are dangerous for a small state – former minister on Latvia’s security
Latvia should reconsider its foreign policy concept, whose cornerstone has been the United States as the country’s main security guarantor, former foreign and…
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Europe has strong potential to become one of the world’s major powers, says former Latvian President
Europe has strong potential to become one of the key global players in today’s multipolar world, former Latvian President Egils Levits said on…
Latvia’s Prime Minister to attend the Milan Winter Olympics with three accompanying staff members
Prime Minister Evika Siliņa (New Unity) plans to attend the upcoming Milan–Cortina Winter Olympic Games together with three accompanying staff members from her…
Russia-generated security risks to Europe and Latvia are significantly increasing, SAB concludes
Security risks posed by Russia in Europe are increasing significantly, the Constitution Protection Bureau (SAB) concludes in its 2025 activity report published on…
Weather forecast in Latvia: snow at the start of the week, local glaze ice and frost down to –20°C
Monday will be mostly cloudy. Snow is expected overnight mainly in central regions, and during the day in many parts of Latvia, with…
BNN IN FOCUS | Austerity on paper, bonuses in reality – political scientist on Latvia’s State double standards
A large part of society was shocked this week by news about an “RB Rail” procurement for liability insurance for officials against various…
Latvia’s Ministry of Transport launches enhanced oversight of the Road Transport Directorate
Latvia’s Ministry of Transport (MoT) has launched enhanced oversight of the Road Transport Directorate (ATD), Transport Minister Atis Švinka (Progressives) announced on X…
Latvia’s Red Book updated: some species recover, others remain threatened
The new edition of Latvia’s Red Book includes 75% of the species that were already listed as protected in the second edition, published…
Latvia to significantly restrict distance learning in the first stage of primary education
On Thursday, the Saeima adopted amendments to the Education Law that provide for a significant restriction of distance learning in the first stage…
