Weather forecast: wet and grey autumn days ahead
Tuesday will be mostly cloudy, with rain clouds bringing occasional showers across much of the country. A light to moderate southerly wind will…
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KNAB investigates possible misuse of office for personal gain in the ports development fund
The Corruption Prevention and Combating Bureau (KNAB) has launched a criminal investigation this summer into possible illegal activities within the Ports Development Fund….
How much money do Latvians need to feel secure? Residents name their sum
More than half of Latvia’s residents — 59% — say they would feel financially secure if their monthly income after taxes reached at…
Arson attacks in Latvia planned on Russia’s orders – VDD has collected evidence
The State Security Service (VDD) has requested the prosecutor’s office to initiate criminal prosecution against four individuals for sabotage targeting critical infrastructure and…
Border Guard: Pressure from the Belarusian side remains high
Over the past three days, the State Border Guard has prevented 73 attempts to illegally cross the Latvian–Belarusian border, the service reported. In…
Rainy autumn continues, but the weekend will be drier
On Monday, skies will be mostly cloudy, although some clearing is expected in western regions. Rain is forecast for much of the country…
BNN IN FOCUS | Political analyst’s view: “Without Parties” – public hope or political experiment?
This week was marked by theatre director Alvis Hermanis and his allies’ declared mission to “kick the hornet’s nest” — to change Latvia’s…
Latvia’s State Revenue Service to operate with fewer resources — both staff and funding
The State Revenue Service (VID) will face a 10% budget cut and a 13.2% staff reduction next year, VID Director General Baiba Šmite-Roķe…
“A stain of shame” or “sovereignty”? Parliament moves forward with withdrawal from the Istanbul Convention
On Thursday, with the votes of the opposition and the Union of Greens and Farmers (ZZS), the Saeima (Latvian Parliament) gave conceptual approval…
