Autumn has arrived: when will warmth return to Latvia?
At the beginning of the week, meteorological autumn will set in across the country – Monday will mark the start of meteorological autumn…
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BNN IN FOCUS | Political analyst on Latvia’s bleak financial future: Money squandered, GDP not growing
This week’s focus is on the Ministry of Finance’s forecast of national debt growth from 20.5 billion euros this year to nearly 29…
Food waste and reselling: McDonald’s cancels promotion in Japan
Fast food restaurant chain McDonald’s in Japan has canceled a planned distribution of One Piece cards with children’s sets because a previous promotion…
Latvia’s security – stable or fragile? The National Guard commander responds
Latvia’s Armed Forces are becoming more capable and smarter every day, said the new Commander of the National Guard, Aivars Krjukovs, in an…
Scientists: Rapid melting of Antarctic ice will accelerate climate change
Rapid melting of ice in the Antarctic seas may cause particularly sharp climate change, raise water levels in the oceans, change the direction…
New scanner at Riga Airport promises faster passenger checks
A new-generation security scanner has been installed in the fast-track security lane at Riga Airport for 315,000 euros, the airport reports. The procurement…
Russia is running out of money: tax hikes expected due to the war
Tax increases in Russia are inevitable, a source in the Russian government told Reuters. “Otherwise we simply will not be able to make…
Covid-19 cases on the rise again – SPKC warns of further increase in coming weeks
The Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (SPKC) has recently observed a moderate increase in the spread of Covid-19 in Latvia, similar to…
Latvian doctors demand pay rise – trade union begins talks with the ministry
The Latvian Health and Social Care Workers’ Trade Union (LVSADA) plans to begin talks with the Ministry of Health (MoH) tomorrow, the 21st…
