A grey autumn to dominate in Latvia this week – wet snowflakes possible over the weekend
On Wednesday, the sky will be cloudy, with the sun breaking through only in some areas, according to the Latvian Environment, Geology and…
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Latvia to reduce benefits for Ukrainian refugees
The government on Tuesday approved amendments to the Law on Support for the Civilian Population of Ukraine, which provide for the discontinuation of…
Fiscal Discipline Council: Funding for Latvia’s defence in the budget found mainly through rising public debt
The Fiscal Discipline Council (FDP) has concluded that additional funding for Latvia’s defence in next year’s state budget has been secured mainly by…
From rain to frost – what to expect from the weather in the coming days
On Tuesday, clouds will bring occasional rain, though in some areas the skies will clear and the sun will shine, according to the…
In the name of security, Latvian soldiers to serve longer; pension system to become stricter
The government on Tuesday approved amendments prepared by the Ministry of Defence to the Military Service Law and the Service Pensions for Military…
LCCI criticizes government plans: shared transport to become expensive and bureaucratic
The Latvian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has criticized the Transport Ministry’s proposed amendments to the Road Traffic Law, which would tighten…
Meteorologists warn: rain, wind and temperatures dropping to +4°C at the start of the week
Monday will be mostly cloudy with occasional rain, according to the Latvian Environment, Geology and Meteorology Centre. A moderate northwesterly to northerly wind…
Ministry acknowledges potential rise in fuel prices
Due to the amendments to the Law on Pollution, prices of fossil fuels are expected to rise — however, this increase will occur…
BNN IN FOCUS | The opposition could influence Latvia’s budget process. The question is – why isn’t it doing so?
This week, Prime Minister Evika Siliņa (New Unity) finally acknowledged the obvious – the coalition is unstable. Saeima Speaker Daiga Mieriņa (Union of…
