Changeable weather throughout the week – sunshine alternating with rain and thunderstorms
At the beginning of the week, the sun will shine, but clouds will occasionally bring short-term rain, mainly in the eastern regions, where…
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BNN IN FOCUS | IShowSpeed’s visit: cheap and effective – political analyst explains why it was the right move
Political analyst on the IShowSpeed “meltdown”, Latvia’s gains, and teens in Dome Square This week may have brought more globally significant events than…
Latvia’s Civil Service under scrutiny: civil servant reassignment review launched
The Ombudsman’s Office has launched a study into the reassignment of civil servants in the national civil service, aiming to assess the effectiveness…
Latvian soldiers in Ukraine after the war? Training mission under consideration during peacetime
In the event of a ceasefire in Ukraine, Latvia — as a member of the “Coalition of Good Will” — plans to contribute…
Memorandum signed on sale of Telia-owned shares in Tet and LMT to Latvia
The Swedish company Telia Company (Telia) has signed a memorandum of understanding with Latvia, Latvenergo, and Latvian State Radio and Television Centre (LVRTC)…
Ašeradens: No current plans to list “Latvenergo” and “Latvijas Valsts Meži” on stock exchange
Finance Minister Arvils Ašeradens (New Unity) assured members of the United List (Apvienotais saraksts – AS) parliamentary faction on Thursday that there are…
Taxi industry representatives take aim at “Bolt” – Competition Council launches in-depth investigation
The Competition Council (KP) will assess the state of competition in Latvia’s taxi sector, acting chairwoman Ieva Šmite said on Thursday in an…
Birth rate continues to decline in Latvia
In the first five months of this year, 4,678 newborns were registered in Latvia, which is 14.2% or 774 fewer than in the…
“Monument dishonored, officials smile” – Latvian public outraged after IShowSpeed’s visit
On Tuesday, the 15th of July, American internet celebrity “IShowSpeed,” also known as Darren Jason Watkins, visited Latvia. The visit, funded by the…
