BNN Tips | How to Carve a Pumpkin – Creative Ideas for Halloween and Autumn Decor
Autumn is here with its warm colors, and pumpkin season is in full swing. Whether from the market or your own garden, these…
Category: Social
Major changes planned for Latvia’s childcare benefit system – parents promised clarity and less bureaucracy
The Ministry of Welfare (LM) plans to simplify the process for receiving parental benefits, childcare benefits, and other forms of material support, LM…
Weather forecast: wet and grey autumn days ahead
Tuesday will be mostly cloudy, with rain clouds bringing occasional showers across much of the country. A light to moderate southerly wind will…
KNAB investigates possible misuse of office for personal gain in the ports development fund
The Corruption Prevention and Combating Bureau (KNAB) has launched a criminal investigation this summer into possible illegal activities within the Ports Development Fund….
How much money do Latvians need to feel secure? Residents name their sum
More than half of Latvia’s residents — 59% — say they would feel financially secure if their monthly income after taxes reached at…
Arson attacks in Latvia planned on Russia’s orders – VDD has collected evidence
The State Security Service (VDD) has requested the prosecutor’s office to initiate criminal prosecution against four individuals for sabotage targeting critical infrastructure and…
Border Guard: Pressure from the Belarusian side remains high
Over the past three days, the State Border Guard has prevented 73 attempts to illegally cross the Latvian–Belarusian border, the service reported. In…
Rainy autumn continues, but the weekend will be drier
On Monday, skies will be mostly cloudy, although some clearing is expected in western regions. Rain is forecast for much of the country…
BNN IN FOCUS | Political analyst’s view: “Without Parties” – public hope or political experiment?
This week was marked by theatre director Alvis Hermanis and his allies’ declared mission to “kick the hornet’s nest” — to change Latvia’s…
