Private land to be expropriated to strengthen Latvia–Belarus border
On Tuesday, the government authorised the Ministry of the Interior to expropriate around ten small plots of land for the development of infrastructure…
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Sharp coalition clash over immigration in Latvia – NA demands answers from prime minister
The National Alliance (NA) will demand explanations from Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs (AS) over his objections to a proposed immigration restriction plan, Artūrs…
Prison sentences upheld for Rimšēvičs and Martinsons in bribery case
The Riga Regional Court on Tuesday upheld the ruling of the court of first instance sentencing former Bank of Latvia Governor Ilmārs Rimšēvičs…
“Ask for help!” Latvian president delivers an important message to students on Knowledge Day
Latvian President Edgars Rinkēvičs is calling on parents, teachers and everyone working in the education system to remember that schools and all discussions…
Quotas, raids and deportations: Latvia plans stricter rules for third-country nationals
Interior Minister Jānis Dombrava (NA) is advancing an immigration restriction plan within the governing coalition that, among other measures, would introduce quotas for…
Coalition divided over major changes to student assessment ahead of new school year
With the new school year about to begin, Latvia’s coalition partners are divided over amendments prepared by the Ministry of Education and Science…
Former Sputnik employee: “Baltic Antifascists” is a Russian Intelligence Services project
The “Baltic Antifascists” project was created by Russian intelligence services, Marats Kasems, former editor-in-chief of Sputnik Lithuania, claimed in an interview on the…
September to begin wet – heavy rain expected in parts of Latvia
Monday will be cloudy with occasional sunny spells. During the night into Monday, brief rain is expected in many areas, with thunderstorms possible…
BNN IN FOCUS | Latvia’s election race: polls reveal a shift in power
The approval rating of Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs’ political force, the United List (AS), continued to rise in August, while support for former…
