BNN IN FOCUS | Is the SIF duplicating ministries? Expert reveals the political mechanism
This week, public attention has centred on the question of whether the Society Integration Foundation (SIF) should continue to exist in its current…
US Secretary of State recommends considering obesity as reason for denying visas
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has recommended that US diplomats consider being overweight and having chronic medical conditions as grounds for denying…
Limp Bizkit concert planned in Tallinn canceled; lead singer’s pro-Russian statements to blame
The lead singer’s pro-Russian statements, including the statement that “Putin is a great guy,” have led to the cancellation of the American band…
Several illegal migrants detained in Riga — inspections continue
During operations aimed at curbing illegal immigration, 16 undocumented migrants were apprehended in Riga, Deputy Mayor Edvards Ratnieks (National Alliance) told a press…
Germany agrees on new plan to increase the number of soldiers
After several months of tension between political forces, the German government coalition has agreed on a new military service plan that will allow…
State Security Service urges prosecution of Rosļikovs for inciting national and ethnic hatred
The Latvian State Security Service (VDD) on Friday requested that the prosecution initiate criminal proceedings against Riga City Council member and leader of…
Russia launches massive missile attack on Kyiv
Russian forces launched a massive attack on the Ukrainian capital with drones and missiles on the morning of the 14th of November, hitting…
Around 6,000 kilometres of roads no longer meet the definition of state roads, says Latvijas Valsts ceļi
Latvia’s state road network currently stretches 19,823 kilometres, of which roughly 6,000 kilometres no longer meet the criteria for state roads, the chairman…
Wet snow and sharp temperature swings expected over the weekend
On Friday, the sky will be mostly cloudy, although cloud cover will occasionally break in the northwestern regions of Latvia during the day,…
