Will speed restrictions help improve road safety in Latvia?
Consideration should be given to reducing the permitted speed outside built-up areas on certain road sections where there is an increased danger, for…
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Optimism on a rise: Latvian residents hope for financial improvements in 2025
This year, more than 40% of Latvians expect their financial situation to improve at least slightly compared to last 2024, according to a…
Week in Lithuania | Rheinmetall and Lithuania sign joint venture agreement; Lithuania to propose to Latvia, Estonia to build a new power plant
Last week, Lithuania’s new Energy minister hinted that terms of the second 700 MW offshore wind farm project could be amended Army chief…
Pharmaceutical industry representatives suggest lowering VAT for all medicines in Latvia
Representatives of the pharmaceutical industry are calling on the Ministry of Health to establish a reduced VAT rate for all medicines, as they…
Latvia to gradually phase out issue of food packages for low-income households
Latvian residents will low-income status will still receive two packages of food products this year. However, this practice will be phased out gradually….
Hungarian representatives not welcome at the opening of Polish EU presidency
Poland has decided not to invite the Hungarian ambassador to an opening event for Warsaw’s presidency of the European Union (EU) on Friday,…
Orange warning issued in Latvia due to heavy snowfall
Latvian Environment, Geology and Meteorology Centre has issued an Orange level warning due to heavy snowfall in Kurzeme. This evening and the night…
BNN ANALYSES | The year 2024 was marked by gloom, yet hope for a brighter New Year prevails
Linas Jegelevičius The year 2024 has been marked by several significant events across various sectors in Lithuania. BNN reached out to individuals from…
Lithuania to propose to Latvia and Estonia to build a joint power plant
Lithuania will propose to Latvia and Estonia to build a power plant together to ensure the flexibility of electricity production and energy security,…
