Prices continue to rise in Latvia: August inflation at 4.1%
In August 2025, consumer prices in Latvia fell by 0.2% compared to July, but increased by 4.1% year-on-year, compared to August 2024, according…
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Latvia’s coalition quarrels but holds on to power – political scientist explains why
The coalition partners are currently not interested in toppling the government, as too little time remains before the next parliamentary elections, Rīga Stradiņš…
New European border control system to start working – how does it work and what to expect?
The next time one have to measure the path from Britain to continental Europe, they may notice a change – the European Union’s…
BNN IN FOCUS | Austerity mode: Rajevskis explains what it means for people
Government spending remains one of the hottest issues this week and, most likely, will stay in the public spotlight for a long time….
The once-used “cockroach chalk”: explosives and poison
Autumn is a time when residents often encounter cockroaches entering their homes, but the once-popular “cockroach chalk” is no longer available in Estonian…
Over 50,000 season-adapted Covid-19 vaccine doses delivered to Latvia
In August this year, Latvia received more than 50,000 doses of the Comirnaty LP.8.1 vaccine from the manufacturer, adapted to the Covid-19 variants…
Where will billions for Rail Baltica come from? The government is still only thinking
The framework sum of the Rail Baltica railway project and possible funding sources are expected to be submitted to the Cabinet of Ministers…
New rules for students in Latvia: Distance learning may be allowed only in higher grades
On Thursday, the 4th of September, the Saeima supported amendments to the Education Law in the second reading, which would significantly restrict access…
Covid-19 cases rising: SPKC urges seniors and at-risk groups to get vaccinated
As Covid-19 continues to spread, the Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (SPKC) is urging people at increased risk of severe illness to…
