Daugavpils Olympic Outdoor Skating rink’s roof collapses after intense snowfall
In the morning on the 12th of December the roof of the Olympic Outdoor Skating rink in Daugavpils collapsed under the weight of…
Category: Social
Nearly half of Latvian households experience financial problems in 2022
As a result of rapidly increasing living expenses, the financial situation of nearly half (46%) of Latvian households has worsened this year. Income…
Overcast with frequent snowing in Latvia this week
According to current weather forecasts, the third day of Advent will come with 20 cm of snow in Latvia. In the country’s eastern…
BNN SUMMARY OF THE WEEK: Government approved. Unmarried couples shoved aside. Imperialists’ coup
Krišjānis Kariņš finally composed the framework of his new government in Latvia this week. The ruling coalition promises the Saeima will vote on…
Week in Lithuania: Defence vice-minister steps down. Russian Embassy hits out at Vilnius.
Linas Jegelevičius Last week was quite an intensive one in Lithuania and brought both good and not-so-good news, which made to think about…
Weekend to be dry and chilly in Latvia
Although no precipitation is expected on the weekend, cyclone activity will increase again – strong wind will blow across all of Latvia. In…
Griner coming home – USA and Russia swap prisoners
After more than nine months in a Russian prison, American basketball start Brittney Griner is on her way home. This was possible thanks…
Gas tariffs will increase for households with low consumption in Latvia next year
Natural gas tariffs will go down for households that are clients of Latvijas gāze JSC (LG) and that have high gas consumption, whereas…
Latvian Saeima decides to extend provision of aid to Ukrainian refugees until mid-2023
Latvia will continue providing aid to Ukrainian refugees until the 30th of June 2023. This is provided by the amendments passed by the…
