Latvia evaluates its President: criticism grows, trust declines
Since June 2024, there has been a 7.7 percentage point drop in the share of respondents who believe President Edgars Rinkēvičs has fulfilled…
Russian dictator warns Germany
Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned Germany that the delivery of Taurus missiles to Ukraine would be considered a direct intervention in the…
Meteorologists warn: thunderstorms and heavy rain possible on Līgo evening
On Thursday, the skies over Latvia will see variable cloud cover. Many areas can expect short-term rain showers, and during the day, some…
Latvia’s defence spending to hit record high – 4.35% of GDP planned for 2025
Next year, Latvia’s defence expenditure could reach 4.35% of the country’s gross domestic product (GDP). Following a meeting with President Edgars Rinkēvičs on…
Iran’s Supreme Leader rejects Trump’s call to surrender
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has said he will not accept US President Donald Trump’s call for unconditional surrender, Reuters reports. A…
BNN Interview | Lawyer Stucka: everyone was deceived by the OIK – it’s time to hold someone accountable
The association “Tiesiskums.lv” (Justice.lv) announced yesterday (the 17th of June, 2025) a unique voluntary initiative in Latvia – to help every citizen and…
Siliņa urges ministers to “pull themselves together” – frequent rescheduling of budget cut meetings is unacceptable
Ministers need to pull themselves together and properly plan meetings with stakeholders regarding state budget cuts, said Prime Minister Evika Siliņa (New Unity)…
AliExpress breaks EC rules
The European Commission (EC) has accepted many of the improvements made by the e-commerce giant to comply with the European Digital Services Act…
Alcohol Tests in the Latvian Parliament? Mieriņa Admits: “Not All Deputies Would Pass”
The Speaker of the Saeima, Daiga Mieriņa, has admitted that some MPs in the Latvian Parliament struggle with alcohol issues. When asked in…
