Long-awaited vote: Will Lāčplēsis Day become an official public holiday?
The Saeima Human Rights and Public Affairs Committee has rejected a citizens’ initiative that proposed to designate Lāčplēsis Day (the 11th of November)…
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Weather to deteriorate: Rain, thunderstorms and strong winds expected
On Tuesday, skies over Latvia will be mostly cloudy with only occasional sunshine. Both during the night and throughout the day, rain is…
Latvian authorities ready to close Eastern border if needed
Latvia’s responsible agencies are prepared to immediately close the country’s eastern border if necessary, officials confirmed to the Saeima National Security Committee on…
1.8 billion euros contract signed for Rail Baltica electrification
On Monday in Vilnius, a 1.77 billion euro contract was signed for the design and construction of the Rail Baltica railway project’s electrification…
Latvia will not support the 90% emissions reduction proposal
On Thursday, the 18th of September, Latvia plans to oppose the amendments to the European Climate Law (ECL) — proposed by the European…
BNN IN FOCUS | On public officials’ pay, the bar of responsibility, and whether one can sit on two chairs at once
Austerity measures are not leaving the public’s attention anytime soon. This time, the focus is on nine deputy state secretaries of ministries, each…
Russia begins military exercises; Lithuania prepares for provocations
Russia and Belarus are starting military exercises called Zapad today, the 12th of September, and they are raising concerns in NATO about possible…
Belarus releases 52 political prisoners, including Latvian citizens
Belarus has released 52 political prisoners, among them two Latvian citizens, and all of those freed have been handed over to Lithuania, Lithuanian…
Baltic States urge the US not to leave the region without security support
Members of parliament from the Baltic states have sent a joint letter to the chairs of U.S. Congressional committees, urging Congress to continue…
