Police in Riga disperse last people gathered at Victory Park; several detained
Latvian State Police dispersed the last groups of people who gathered at Victory Park in Riga. Several people were detained using force, as…
Ukrainian civilian deaths at war could exceed 3 381 by thousands, UN says
The UN’s current official number of civilian deaths in Ukraine since Russia invaded the country on February 24 could be higher by several…
In Estonia, 11 000 gather on Russia’s Victory Day
In Estonia, the highly controversial Victory Day celebration has been attended by around 11 000 people. The majority of people arrived at the…
Police in Latvia fine man for drawing war-glorifying symbols on pavement
Latvian State Police have fined a man EUR 200 for drawing symbols glorifying the Russian war in Ukraine. As BNN found out from…
State of emergency on Latvian-Belarusian border extended until August
On 10 May Latvia’s Cabinet of Ministers decided to extend the state of emergency in Ludza, Kraslava, Augšdaugava and Daugavpils for three more…
Women in Afghanistan required to cover face in public space
The Taliban group ruling in Afghanistan since 2021 has passed a decree to require women to cover their faces in public spaces, which…
Latvia to lift mask-wearing requirement for public transports on 15 May
From 15 May onward residents in Latvia will no longer have to wear protective masks when using public transport services, as provided by…
Inflation in Latvia reaches 13%
Compared to April 2021, the average level of consumer prices increased by 13.0 % in April 2022. Compared to April 2021, the average…
Latvian residents become less and less tolerant towards corruption
85% of residents and 73% of entrepreneurs in Latvia are not prepared to bribe state officials to thereby ensure resolution of different problems….
