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June 15, 2026
World Bank warns of the biggest energy shock since the 70s
Energy prices have increased rapidly following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Prices are likely to remain very high until 2024, creating the biggest energy…
Ex-mayor of Daugavpils sentenced to prison for requesting a bribe
On Friday, 22 April, Riga City Vidzeme Suburb Court sentenced ex-chairman of Daugavpils City Council Rihards Eigims to three years in prison for…
PHOTO | Ogre performs the first demolishing and removal of a Soviet monument
On Tuesday, 26 April, Ogre performed the first removal of a monument «dedicated to Soviet occupation». The memorial stone that was dismantled at…
Latvian government provides Latvijas Dzelzceļš yet another financial injection
The Cabinet of Ministers has decided to provide Latvijas Dzelzceļš (LDz) with EUR 3 million to ensure financial balance with infrastructure maintenance in…
Media: Finland and Sweden agree to announce their NATO decision in May
The Nordic neighbours, Finland and Sweden, have agreed to announce their decisions on weather or not to join NATO together in May, that’s…
BNN ASKS | Latvian MEP: Russia pretends it participates in peace talks with Ukraine
Russia pretends it participates in peace talks with Ukraine. These talks can be effective only if Russians understand they have lost and there…
Tallinn cycling lanes need to be repainted in dangerous sections
In the Estonian capital, the cycling lanes, where many traffic accidents have been registered are painted red. This was done in 2021, but…
Latvian Food and Veterinary Service starts checking all animals on Latvian-Russian border
Latvia’s Food and Veterinary Service (PVD) specialists have commenced mandatory health inspections and vaccinations of pets of Ukrainian refugees that arrive in Latvia…
Ukraine: Concentration camp set up Kharkiv region
Russian occupation forces have set up a concentration camp in north-eastern Ukraine, Ukrainian Ombudswoman Lyudmyla Denysova has stated. The Kyiv Independent reports that…
