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BNN IN FOCUS | Political Scientist: The Istanbul Convention has been raised to an ideological level; domestic violence problems remain in the shadows

07.11.202507.11.2025 Ogres

This week, the Istanbul Convention once again overshadowed all other developments on Latvia’s political stage — from the approval of the state budget…

Latvia plans to introduce mandatory third-party liability insurance (OCTA) for a wider range of electric vehicles

07.11.202508.11.2025 Ogres

The Ministry of Transport (SM) has developed and submitted for coordination amendments to the Road Traffic Regulations regarding the requirement for mandatory civil…

Higher education accreditation in Latvia to change – institutions will now be evaluated as a whole

07.11.202509.11.2025 Ogres

The new approach to university accreditation in Latvia will be a challenge both for higher education institutions and for the evaluation system as…

In Latvia – judge involved in high-profile cases may face criminal prosecution

07.11.202509.11.2025 Ogres

On the 13th of November, members of the Saeima (Parliament) will have to decide whether to grant permission to initiate criminal prosecution against…

In Latvia – at least 10,000 people gather at Dome Square to protest against withdrawal from the Istanbul Convention

07.11.202507.11.2025 Ogres

At least 10,000 people gathered at Dome Square in Riga on Thursday evening to protest against Latvia’s possible withdrawal from the Istanbul Convention,…

From export support to sanctions barrier: how the war has transformed Latvia’s customs strategy

06.11.202506.11.2025 Ogres

Following Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the work of Latvia’s customs service has fundamentally changed – while previously the focus was on facilitating…

14 hours of debates and disputes in the Latvian Parliament: 2026 budget “pushed through” in first reading

06.11.202507.11.2025 Ogres

After two days of debates, the Saeima on Thursday supported next year’s state budget and the accompanying package of draft laws in the…

Large protest in Old Riga tonight over the Istanbul Convention: what you need to know

06.11.202510.11.2025 Ogres

An Emergency Medical Service (NMPD) station will be set up in Old Riga’s Herder Square this evening to provide medical assistance if needed…

Cloudy weather and local fog on Thursday in Latvia; slightly sunnier weekend ahead

06.11.202506.11.2025 Ogres

Thursday will be mostly cloudy, though skies will clear in some western areas during the day, allowing for sunny spells. Occasional light rain…

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