Medicine prices in Latvia may rise more than planned
April 9, 2026
Ministry of Health wants mandatory inclusion of diagnosis on sick-leave sheet to curb fraud
To reduce the issuing of unjustified sick-leave sheets, the Ministry of Health (VM) is considering making it mandatory to indicate the diagnosis, in…
Baltic, Nordic leaders express support for Ukraine; Trump to meet Putin in Alaska
The leaders of eight Baltic and Nordic countries have reaffirmed their support for Ukraine and noted that peace can only be achieved by…
“Either remove him entirely or keep him in the position” – former minister’s view on Liopa’s transfer
Former Minister for Smart Administration and Regional Development Inga Bērziņa (JV) is dissatisfied with the creation of a new position at the Nature…
This week – from rain and fog to warm and sunny days
On Monday, the sun will alternate with clouds, and short periods of rain are expected in some areas. During the night, isolated thunderstorms…
BNN IN FOCUS | By denying Israel’s right to defend its citizens, the Progressives threaten Latvia’s foreign policy situation
The Progressives’s leap forward by questioning Israel’s right to self-defense and the protection of its citizens can directly affect our national security and…
Opponents of the Sicilian bridge project: Hands off the strait!
Italy’s decision to start construction of a bridge connecting Sicily to the Italian mainland has already sparked a flood of possible lawsuits that…
British take on pasta recipe angers Italians
Italians have reacted angrily to a modified traditional pasta recipe published on the British culinary portal Good Food, and even went so far…
Experts: Secondary sanctions could reduce Russia’s shadow fleet
US President Donald Trump’s already implemented and planned secondary sanctions on Russian oil exports could help significantly reduce the movement of Russia’s “shadow…
Russia files fresh protest over cancelled pro-Kremlin conductor’s concert
Russia said it had filed a fresh protest with Italy over the cancellation of a concert by Russian conductor Valery Gergiev, a known…
