President says Latvia will have to up its defence budget to 4% of GDP
In the coming years, Latvia will have to increase its defence spending to approximately 4% of GDP, said President of Latvia Edgars Rinkēvičs…
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Winter storm approaching Latvia: strong wind and blizzards to paralyse traffic
The sky will remain cloudy on Wednesday and Thursday. Precipitation will appear every now and then – mainly wet snow and rain, as…
BNN IN FOCUS | airBaltic’s “mistake in communication” as an alibi for failures
Opinion piece. Author: Ilona Bērziņa The “mistake in communication” was [Latvian Transport Minister Kaspars] Briškens’ inability to explain to residents the decision to…
Corruption in Latvia – KNAB to compose a new plan to battle systemic problems in state and municipal institutions
Corruption Prevention and Combating Bureau (KNAB) will prepare a new plan with specific objectives for both KNAB and other state institutions in order…
Latvian army Commander: “I have the best plan after retiring from my post!”
In the future, the defence sector needs to work on mobility, firepower, development of new technologies and logistics to reinforce national security, said…
Weather conditions in Latvia to worsen – ice and precipitation across country
Tuesday, the 7th of January, will be mostly cloudy in Latvia. A wide precipitation area will pass through the country at night –…
VID Director General: we are the most controlled civil servants in Latvia
The people who work for the State Revenue Service (VID) are the most controlled civil servants in the country, said Director General of…
Will speed restrictions help improve road safety in Latvia?
Consideration should be given to reducing the permitted speed outside built-up areas on certain road sections where there is an increased danger, for…
Optimism on a rise: Latvian residents hope for financial improvements in 2025
This year, more than 40% of Latvians expect their financial situation to improve at least slightly compared to last 2024, according to a…
