Dailes Theatre director comments on Russian political refugees
Europe, Latvia included, should improve the criteria based on which people from Russia are declared political refugees instead of merely closing down borders,…
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Riga mayor: the monument complex in Victory Park is declared unsafe
The monument complex located in Victory Park is officially declared unsafe. Because of this the municipal administration will fence it off, said Mayor…
Weather to start off warmer in Latvia, but will change around Easter
Previously daytime weather in Latvia was dictated by cyclone activity. This week, however, its influence will decrease. With increased atmospheric pressure there will…
BNN summary of the week: Russia without human rights. 9 May renamed. Inflation volumes
This week Russia’s army continued its unimaginable activities in Ukraine. News were received about killed civilians, mass graves, rape and other atrocities. The…
Latvia officially declares 9 May Day of Commemoration of Victims Who Died in Ukraine
On Thursday, 8 April, Latvia’s Saeima passed in the final reading the Law on the Day of Commemoration of Victims Who Died in…
Latvian charity organisation receives angry calls from residents for its support of Ukraine
Latvian Ziedot.lv charity organisation frequently receives verbal attacks from angry Latvian residents for the organisations work in Ukraine, said the manager of Ziedot.lv…
NATO should have permanent bases in Baltics, top US general says
For NATO defence in Eastern Europe, the alliance needs permanent bases in the region, with Baltics and Poland among them, US Army’s Chairman…
Latvia discontinues issue of «golden visas» to citizens of Russia and Belarus
On Thursday, 7 April, Latvia’s Saeima passed in the final reading amendments to the Immigration Law. These amendments state that the issue of…
Covid-19 in Baltic States. 1 072 in Latvia 1 924 in Lithuania, 886 in Estonia
A total of 1 072 new Covid-19 infection cases were found in Latvia in the last 24 hours. Three people have died –…
