Crisis simulation reveals weaknesses in Riga’s civil defence system
Comprehensive civil defence exercises would help improve public preparedness for crises, according to the study “From Siren to Shelter? Civil Defence in Riga”…
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Dispute over abolition of water meter verification reaches Latvia’s Constitutional Court
Latvia’s Constitutional Court has initiated proceedings in a case concerning the termination of state metrological control — verification — of water consumption meters…
Austria won’t stifle discontent during Israel’s Eurovision performance
The Austrian broadcaster ORF, which will host next year’s Eurovision Song Contest, said it would not ban viewers from using the Palestinian flag,…
EU unveils plan to tackle housing affordability crisis
The European Commission has unveiled its first Affordable Housing Plan, setting out guidelines to tackle the bloc’s housing crisis, Politico reports. The wide-ranging…
Despite other countries’ decisions, Latvia plans to take part in Eurovision
Latvian Public Media (LSM) currently sees no circumstances that would prompt Latvia to consider withdrawing from the Eurovision Song Contest, said Raina Anna…
Latvia and Finland seek to host the 2030 ice hockey world championship
The Latvian Ice Hockey Federation (LIHF), together with the Finnish Ice Hockey Association, has launched the application process to host the 2030 IIHF…
Fewer children are being born in Latvia
In the first ten months of this year, 9,887 newborns were registered in Latvia — 10.1% fewer, or 1,108 fewer births, than in…
First we build partnerships to attract cargo between Central Asia and Latvia — then we undermine them ourselves
Article by Ilona Bērziņa/BNN Representatives of Latvian Railways (Latvijas dzelzceļš) and business organisations, as part of Transport Minister Atis Švinka’s (Progressives) delegation, met…
Prices rise, but mood in Latvia remains stable — what the survey shows
The majority of Latvia’s residents — 84% — are satisfied with their lives, according to an Eurobarometer survey conducted this autumn. Overall life…
