Latvian Minister of Defence asks US to provide more military aid
Latvian Minister of Defence Artis Pabriks has met with US Congress representatives Don Bacon, Ruben Gallego and Sara Jacobs. During the meeting, Pabriks…
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Oil spill in Baltic Sea hits Estonian islands
In the Baltic Sea, western Estonian islands have been hit by mazut pollution as authorities called on volunteers to help collect chunks of…
Ukrainian refugees in Latvia experience problems with job-hunting and housing
Ukrainian refugees that have ended up in Latvia experience the biggest problems with job-hunting and looking for housing, as board member of Gribu…
Latvian authorities commence criminal procedure over Freeport of Ventspils payments to Lembergs’ organisation
With the announcement that Freeport of Ventspils declared itself a victim, in February 2022 Latvian authorities commenced a criminal procedure over the payments…
Latvian Minister of Healthcare backs new minister candidate
The co-chairman of Attīstībai/Par (AP) political parties union Daniels Pavļuts said he is not worried about the coalition supporting the candidate for the…
BNN summary of the week: Latvian ministers replaced. Grey economy climbs. NATO expands
This week started off with Latvian Minister of the Interior Marija Golubeva’s resignation announcement, which was followed by Prime Minister Krišjāņš Kariņš’s request…
Latvian teachers demand raises; promise protests if government ignores them
If Latvian teachers’ demands are not taken into account, Latvian Trade Union of Educational and Scientific Workers (LIZDA) will organise protests in September,…
Russia requests compensation for dismantling of Soviet monument in Pārdaugava
Latvia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Edgars Rinkēvičs has rejected the request submitted by Russia for a compensation for the demolition of the Soviet…
Meteorologists predict rainy weekend in Latvia; summer heat not expected yet
This weekend the sky will be dreary, most of Latvia will experience rain showers, sometimes intense. There is also he possibility of thunderstorms….
