“Bus driver shortage will become catastrophic” – Latvian carriers demand pay raises
The Latvian Passenger Transport Association (LPPA) has called on the Minister for Transport, Atis Švinka (P), to immediately review long-term contracts and increase…
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Greenpeace warns of threats to the Baltic Sea from Russia’s “shadow fleet”
Oil tankers belonging to Russia’s so-called “shadow fleet” are posing an increasing threat to the Baltic Sea and Germany’s coastline, the environmental organization…
Autumn has arrived – prolonged rain and only +10°C expected in Latvia
On Monday, skies will be mostly cloudy, with occasional clear spells during the day, according to the Latvian Environment, Geology and Meteorology Centre….
Consumer rights authority to fine “Ride Mobility” for failing to suspend operations after death of two girls in Imanta
The Consumer Rights Protection Centre (PTAC) will impose an administrative penalty on the shared e-bike operator Ride Mobility (SIA “Ride”) for failing to…
BNN IN FOCUS | Coalition in Latvia practically does not exist, parliament controlled by the opposition
This week confirmed that – however fragile Evika Siliņa’s government may be – it still holds, and talk of its imminent collapse seems…
Neighbors build Rail Baltica by the hundreds of kilometers; Latvia stays at foundation work and unclear financing
By the end of this year, construction should be underway on 43% of the Rail Baltica main line, Marko Kivila, Chairman of the…
Weekend weather forecast: fog, wind, and rain
On Friday, weather conditions will still be influenced by a cold pressure trough. Skies will be partly cloudy, but no significant precipitation is…
United Kingdom pledges to defend Latvia together with NATO
The United Kingdom, together with other NATO allies, is ready to defend the territory of Latvia and that of any other member state…
Latvian government websites experience major cyberattack
On Thursday morning, Latvian government websites came under a large-scale distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack, representatives of the state-owned company Latvijas Valsts radio un…
