Cold and wet spring continues in Latvia – snow cover expected in some areas
On Monday, the 7th of April, the sky will remain cloudy, with only occasional glimpses of sunshine. Light precipitation is expected in some…
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US will know within weeks whether Russia is serious about peace, says Secretary of State Rubio
The US will know in a few weeks whether Russia is serious about peace with Ukraine, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said…
BNN INTERVIEW | Birth rate crisis, pensioners still working, yet there’s labour shortage – Welfare Minister Uzulnieks on today’s Latvia
Author: Ilona Bērziņa Minister of Welfare Reinis Uzulnieks (ZZS) identifies his top priorities as demography, employment, and improving the quality of life for…
“It could drive up prices everywhere” – MEP Vaidere on Trump’s new tariffs
The new customs tariffs imposed by the United States against the European Union (EU) will lead to increased costs both in the US…
Gusty winds and cooler air: wintery weather expected in Latvia over the weekend
On Friday, the northwesterly and northerly winds will gradually strengthen and become gusty. As the stronger northern winds set in, cooler air will…
Stocks, US dollar fall as Trump tariffs raise economic concerns
Stock markets fell sharply and the US stock index dropped by more than 4% on Thursday morning, the 3rd of April, while the…
“Populism, not solutions” – Latvian grocery chain Elvi leadership criticizes politicians for superficial approach to food prices
The issue of food prices is a topic that’s easy to speak loudly about, but policymakers fail to address it in a meaningful…
From cooperation to conflict: family doctors force government to the negotiating table
The Latvian Association of Family Doctors (LĢĀA) and the National Health Service (NVD) have reached a conceptual agreement on shortening the duration of…
“I will stay” – Latvian medic Sarmīte Cīrule, injured in Ukraine, refuses to give up
Latvian combat medic Sarmīte Cīrule was injured this week during a drone strike on the front lines in Ukraine. She spoke to Latvian…
