VIDEO: Court refuses detention after police seize largest cocaine haul in recent years in Riga
During a search of an apartment in Riga, the State Police of Latvia seized approximately 11 kilograms of cocaine and three kilograms of…
Category: Social
Banned substances hidden in letters and soap discovered in Latvian prisons
Several attempts to deliver prohibited substances and items to inmates were detected last week in prisons across Latvia, according to the Latvian Prison…
Middle East conflict: is an increase in migration to Latvia expected?
The State Border Guard of Latvia does not currently expect an increase in migration pressure on Latvia due to the conflict in the…
BNN IN FOCUS | Political analyst: a culture of lies has emerged in Latvian politics
Prime Minister Evika Siliņa’s message to Saeima deputies about what the government has achieved could, in short, be summed up like this: the…
BNN Interview | Migrants, border and security: Latvia’s Interior Minister says what many have wanted to hear
What is the current situation in efforts to curb illegal migration? Are new, physically strong men from third countries still trying to cross…
Latvia could release up to 40,000 tonnes of oil reserves onto the market
Latvia may release up to 40,000 tonnes of oil reserves onto the market, Economy Minister Viktors Valainis said on Thursday. The minister explained…
Mobile phones in Latvian schools to be banned up to Grade 9
The parliament of Latvia, Saeima, on Thursday adopted amendments to the Education Law of Latvia that will prohibit the use of mobile phones…
Latvian Prime Minister: Public administration employees are “bullied from all sides”
The Prime Minister of Latvia, Evika Siliņa, has expressed dissatisfaction that people working in the country’s public administration are being “bullied from all…
Rain expected on Thursday, but temperatures in Latvia could reach +15°C over the weekend
Weather conditions in Latvia will remain changeable in the coming days, with rain expected midweek but warmer spring temperatures forecast for the weekend,…
