VIDEO | A natural wonder – ice floes move on their own at Ventspils beach
At Ventspils Beach, BNN observed and captured on video an unusual sight last weekend – although the sea along the coast is frozen,…
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From frost to thaw: significant weather changes in Latvia over the weekend
On Friday, the sky will be mostly cloudy with occasional clear spells. Light snow is expected in some areas during the night, while…
Investigation into possible Rail Baltica losses takes a new turn
The Prosecutor’s Office may take over the criminal proceedings from the Korupcijas novēršanas un apkarošanas birojs (KNAB) regarding the implementation of the Rail…
Can Mamikins be stripped of Latvian citizenship? MPs share their views
The Saeima has referred for review to the Citizenship, Migration and Social Cohesion Committee a draft decision submitted by the opposition party Latvija…
Forecasters warn of sharp temperature fluctuations in Latvia
Forecasters in Latvia are warning of significant temperature swings in the coming days. On Thursday, clouds will bring light snow in some areas,…
Russia on Telegram restrictions: Foreign spies can see messages sent
Russian Digital Development Minister Maksud Shadayev told the Interfax news agency that foreign spies can read messages sent by Russian soldiers on the…
Court acquits Magonis and three former Latvian Railways board members in 1.5 million euros case
The Kurzeme District Court in Saldus has acquitted four former board members of state-owned company Latvijas dzelzceļš (LDz), including former CEO Uģis Magonis,…
Audit shakes Latvia’s education system: children not guaranteed equal opportunities in schools
An audit conducted by the Valsts kontrole (State Audit Office) has found that children in Latvia are not guaranteed equal opportunities to receive…
Tighter oversight promised for Latvia’s Saeima elections after Municipal voting glitches
Preparations for the Saeima elections scheduled for this autumn are currently proceeding as planned, according to officials from the Centrālā vēlēšanu komisija (CVK)…
