Fewer children are being born in Latvia
In the first ten months of this year, 9,887 newborns were registered in Latvia — 10.1% fewer, or 1,108 fewer births, than in…
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First we build partnerships to attract cargo between Central Asia and Latvia — then we undermine them ourselves
Article by Ilona Bērziņa/BNN Representatives of Latvian Railways (Latvijas dzelzceļš) and business organisations, as part of Transport Minister Atis Švinka’s (Progressives) delegation, met…
Prices rise, but mood in Latvia remains stable — what the survey shows
The majority of Latvia’s residents — 84% — are satisfied with their lives, according to an Eurobarometer survey conducted this autumn. Overall life…
The moment is approaching when Ukraine may have to accept territorial losses, says Foreign Policy Institute director
Talks on peace in Ukraine are becoming increasingly active, and tensions surrounding them are rising. The US president is reportedly trying to push…
Flu epidemic already underway in Latvia, but vaccine supply insufficient — doctors raise alarm
The state must allocate significantly more funding for vaccinating high-risk groups against influenza, Ainis Dzalbs, Vice President of the Latvian Association of Rural…
Baltic Prime Ministers urge EU to recognise economic challenges of the Eastern border regions
Economic challenges faced by the eastern border regions must be recognised at the European Union (EU) level, the prime ministers of the three…
Latvia’s healthcare system must be prepared for “X Hour” and geopolitical shocks, says speaker of Parliament
Latvia’s healthcare system must be prepared to function fully during “X Hour” and in the face of geopolitical shocks, Speaker of the Saeima…
Meteorologists warn: subzero temperatures, snow, and ice returning to Latvia
On Friday, the skies will be cloudy, with gradual clearing expected in the afternoon in the eastern part of the country. Most areas…
Liepiņš and Ceplis step down as LDz undergoes strategic transformation
The chairman of the Management Board of Latvijas dzelzceļš (LDz), Andris Liepiņš, and board member Reinis Ceplis have resigned from their positions, Liepiņš…
