Frequent snowing expected this weekend; March to start off with calm and mostly dry weather
The weekend in Latvia will be rich in precipitation. At times the layer of snow will increase by 5 – 7 cm. In…
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Minister of Finance: existing tax level cannot cover all of the country’s needs
According to Latvia’s Minister of Finance Arvils Ašeradens, Latvia is a developing country that has entered the stage of good development. In similar…
Estonia’s Tallink announces no plans to restore ferry traffic to Stockholm soon
Estonian ferry operator Tallink reports that there are no plans to restore ferry traffic between Riga and Stockholm, says the company’s press-secretary Katri…
Lithuania wants to teach Polish instead of Russian
The Prime Minister of Lithuania recently suggested that students could learn Polish instead of Russian, however, the implementation of the plan will be…
OPINION | Healthcare is sinking. Who will throw a lifebuoy?
Ilona Bērziņa, BNN The phrase «rescue of drowners is in the hands of drowners» in Latvia has, unfortunately, become a sad reality in…
Cars confiscated from drunk drivers in Latvia planned to be handed to Ukrainian army
On Monday, the 13th of February, the ruling coalition in Latvia reached an agreement to permit handing over cars confiscated from drunk drivers…
Death toll in Turkey and Syria exceeds 30 thousand
Rescuers managed to find survivors almost a week after the devastating earthquakes, and the Turkish authorities are trying to maintain order in the…
Calm and foggy weather expected in Latvia this week; precipitation to return in second half
The week will start off with calm weather. No major precipitation is expected. Fog will appear in many parts of Latvia, making driving…
BNN SUMMARY OF THE WEEK: Deficit for victory. Marupe’s fire. Fans of war
One of the most important piece of news that came this week was the state budget project for 2023 that received green light…
