Exams for Students in Latvia to Change – New Subjects and New Requirements
In the next school year, changes are expected in national examinations, affecting both requirements for passing, as well as their organization and content,…
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Čakste: Latvenergo’s deal with Tet and LMT could slow investment pace in wind and solar parks
The involvement of AS Latvenergo in the acquisition of shares in the telecom companies SIA Tet and SIA Latvijas mobilais telefons (LMT), currently…
Autumn has arrived: when will warmth return to Latvia?
At the beginning of the week, meteorological autumn will set in across the country – Monday will mark the start of meteorological autumn…
BNN IN FOCUS | Political analyst on Latvia’s bleak financial future: Money squandered, GDP not growing
This week’s focus is on the Ministry of Finance’s forecast of national debt growth from 20.5 billion euros this year to nearly 29…
Food waste and reselling: McDonald’s cancels promotion in Japan
Fast food restaurant chain McDonald’s in Japan has canceled a planned distribution of One Piece cards with children’s sets because a previous promotion…
Latvia’s security – stable or fragile? The National Guard commander responds
Latvia’s Armed Forces are becoming more capable and smarter every day, said the new Commander of the National Guard, Aivars Krjukovs, in an…
Scientists: Rapid melting of Antarctic ice will accelerate climate change
Rapid melting of ice in the Antarctic seas may cause particularly sharp climate change, raise water levels in the oceans, change the direction…
New scanner at Riga Airport promises faster passenger checks
A new-generation security scanner has been installed in the fast-track security lane at Riga Airport for 315,000 euros, the airport reports. The procurement…
Russia is running out of money: tax hikes expected due to the war
Tax increases in Russia are inevitable, a source in the Russian government told Reuters. “Otherwise we simply will not be able to make…
