Latvian government approves plan for gradual transition to education only in state language
On Tuesday, 7 June, Latvia’s government supported the plan for a gradual transition to education only state language at general education institutions and…
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Popularity of trips to foreign countries on a rise among Latvians
In 2021 Latvian residents went on 512 thousand overnight trips abroad, which is 18.7% more than a year ago, however, compared to 2019,…
Latvia shuts down broadcasts of all Russia-based television channels
In accordance with law amendments, Latvian National Electronic Mass Media Council (NEPLP) has decided to shut down broadcasts of all 80 remaining Russia-based…
BNN summary of the week: Failed quorum. Bondars’ criminal prosecution. Oil from Russia
This week Latvia’s focus was on the progress with the Civil Union Law – what will Saeima decide? In the end deputies decided…
Epidemiologists uncover the first case of monkey pox in Latvia
The first case of money pox has been confirmed in the Republic of Latvia, as reported by Disease Prevention and Monitoring Centre (SPKC)….
Meteorological forecast for the weekend in Latvia
Even though the end of May and start of June had large volume of precipitation, on Friday, 3 June, the cyclone that brought…
Latvian Saeima does not pass Civil Union Law
On Thursday, 2 June, Latvia’s parliament failed to pass the Civil Union Law due to lack of quorum. If the 13th Saeima fails…
Harmony political party promises to not rile up residents against demolition of Victory monument in Pārdaugava
In the event of approval of the Law on Prohibition of Display of Objects Glorifying the Soviet and Nazi Regimes and Their Dismantling…
Number of Estonians grew over ten years, population census shows
In Estonia, the summarised data of the 2021 population census showed that in ten years since the previous census the number of Estonians…
