After damaging the border fence, a Russian citizen enters Latvia
In Ludza Municipality last Saturday, border guards detained a Russian citizen who illegally crossed the state border from the Russian side, the State…
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Why are wages rising in Latvia while the number of jobs is decreasing? CSP data explained
In the third quarter of this year, the average gross monthly wage in Latvia was 1,835 euros, and compared to the third quarter…
A new trend in Latvia’s fuel market: stability, while neighbours face chaos
Fuel prices in Latvia are currently changing evenly and steadily, the chair of the board of the Latvian Fuel Traders Association, Ieva Ligere,…
BNN IN FOCUS | The first priority is to end Russia’s ability to see everything that happens on Latvia’s railway
When it comes to the possible dismantling of railway tracks near Latvia’s eastern border, there is also an economic dimension — including our…
Filmed an official? Be careful — in Latvia, publishing it may lead to penalties
Visitors to public institutions are allowed to film and photograph officials for personal use; however, courtesy requires informing them beforehand of such an…
“Very foolish” — Zatlers assesses politicians’ discussions about removing railway tracks
Regarding the issue of dismantling railway tracks in the eastern border area, politicians should not get ahead of military experts in their public…
AST reduces transmission tariffs in Latvia — how will this affect electricity bills?
The average electricity transmission tariff of Latvia’s transmission system operator Augstsprieguma tīkls (AST) will decrease by 10% from the 1st of January, 2026,…
Thaw on the coast, frost in the east — weather forecast for Friday and the weekend
On Friday the skies will be overcast, and clouds will bring precipitation in places — rain, and in the east also wet snow…
Flu outbreak in Latvia intensifies — sharp rise in cases
Last week, the activity of influenza and other acute respiratory infections continued to increase, according to data from the Centre for Disease Prevention…
