Some snow still expected in Latvia this week; weekend to be dry and warm
Meteorologists predict some snow at the start of the holiday week. In the second half of the week, however, as anticyclone activity rises,…
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BNN SUMMARY OF THE WEEK: Deport or not deport. Blessed burden. Song inflation. Danger close
Politicians, lawyers and activists have commenced discussions about ways to punish Russian citizens that live in Latvia with permanent residence permits and who…
Five storey building collapses in Riga; cars buried under rubble
On Thursday, the 30th of March, an uninhabited five-storey building collapsed at a construction site. No information is available about possible victims, as…
Construction of noise-dampening wall commences in Vangaži
Construction of a noise-dampening wall on the left side of Vidzeme motorway (A2) has commenced. The project’s costs are estimated at EUR 1.7…
VIDEO | Latvenergo says Pļaviņas HPP cannot help flooded Augšdaugava region
Pļaviņas Hydroelectric Power Plant (HPP) cannot in any way influence the situation in Augšdaugava, because its water reservoir does not reach that far,…
First human case of bird flu detected in Chile
The Ministry of Health of Chile has reported that it is the first time in the country that a human has been infected…
Businessman could land in prison for offering a bribe to Par/Progressive faction leader
The prosecutor in charge of the case has requested sentencing Rīgas namu apsaimniekotājs JSC board chairman Igor Trubko to three years in prison…
Tallinn’s transition to electric transport may be slower
Tallinn’s plan to switch to public transport that does not use fossil fuels by 2035 is still valid, however, the war in Ukraine…
To limit damages caused by spruce bark beetles, Latvia declares state of emergency in 32 regions
A state of emergency will start in 32 of Latvia’s regions on the 1st of April and will conclude in June. This measure…
