Public transport crisis in Latvia: Thousands of passengers left without buses amid protest
During the passenger carriers’ protest action “One Hour Without Public Transport” on Tuesday, about 165 regional bus routes were disrupted, affecting up to…
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“This is no accident” — Rinkēvičs on Russian drones entering NATO airspace
Russian drone incursions into NATO airspace — including over Poland and the Baltic states — cannot be considered accidental, Latvian President Edgars Rinkēvičs…
Long-awaited vote: Will Lāčplēsis Day become an official public holiday?
The Saeima Human Rights and Public Affairs Committee has rejected a citizens’ initiative that proposed to designate Lāčplēsis Day (the 11th of November)…
Weather to deteriorate: Rain, thunderstorms and strong winds expected
On Tuesday, skies over Latvia will be mostly cloudy with only occasional sunshine. Both during the night and throughout the day, rain is…
Latvian authorities ready to close Eastern border if needed
Latvia’s responsible agencies are prepared to immediately close the country’s eastern border if necessary, officials confirmed to the Saeima National Security Committee on…
1.8 billion euros contract signed for Rail Baltica electrification
On Monday in Vilnius, a 1.77 billion euro contract was signed for the design and construction of the Rail Baltica railway project’s electrification…
Latvia will not support the 90% emissions reduction proposal
On Thursday, the 18th of September, Latvia plans to oppose the amendments to the European Climate Law (ECL) — proposed by the European…
BNN IN FOCUS | On public officials’ pay, the bar of responsibility, and whether one can sit on two chairs at once
Austerity measures are not leaving the public’s attention anytime soon. This time, the focus is on nine deputy state secretaries of ministries, each…
Russia begins military exercises; Lithuania prepares for provocations
Russia and Belarus are starting military exercises called Zapad today, the 12th of September, and they are raising concerns in NATO about possible…
