The week will begin warm and foggy: visibility will significantly deteriorate in some areas
On Monday, the sky will be cloudy, with clearer intervals during the day in parts of Kurzeme. Some rain is expected, mainly in…
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BNN IN FOCUS | The first priority is to end Russia’s ability to see everything that happens on Latvia’s railway
When it comes to the possible dismantling of railway tracks near Latvia’s eastern border, there is also an economic dimension — including our…
Filmed an official? Be careful — in Latvia, publishing it may lead to penalties
Visitors to public institutions are allowed to film and photograph officials for personal use; however, courtesy requires informing them beforehand of such an…
“Very foolish” — Zatlers assesses politicians’ discussions about removing railway tracks
Regarding the issue of dismantling railway tracks in the eastern border area, politicians should not get ahead of military experts in their public…
AST reduces transmission tariffs in Latvia — how will this affect electricity bills?
The average electricity transmission tariff of Latvia’s transmission system operator Augstsprieguma tīkls (AST) will decrease by 10% from the 1st of January, 2026,…
Thaw on the coast, frost in the east — weather forecast for Friday and the weekend
On Friday the skies will be overcast, and clouds will bring precipitation in places — rain, and in the east also wet snow…
Flu outbreak in Latvia intensifies — sharp rise in cases
Last week, the activity of influenza and other acute respiratory infections continued to increase, according to data from the Centre for Disease Prevention…
Politicians want to understand why the number of third-country nationals in Latvia is rising rapidly
On Thursday, the Saeima decided to establish a parliamentary investigative commission to examine problems in national and European Union (EU) immigration regulations and…
Prolonged snowfall and freezing rain expected on Thursday — strong ice formation in some areas
On Thursday, prolonged snowfall is expected in the central and eastern regions, with snow cover increasing by 5–9 cm in some places. Around…
