Heavy rain and thunderstorms set to affect Latvia
June 15, 2026
G7 urges India and Pakistan for dialogue, US offers help on “constructive talks”
The Group of Seven (G7) major powers on Friday, the 9th of May, called on India and Pakistan to engage in direct dialogue…
Tonight Latvia begins its quest at the Ice Hockey World Championship – let’s support our team!
Today, the 10th of May, the Latvian national ice hockey team begins its journey in the 2025 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship. In…
Mexico sues Google over Gulf of Mexico name change
Mexico sues Google for ignoring repeated requests on Google Maps not to refer to the Gulf of Mexico as the Gulf of the…
Trump to Putin and Zelenskyy: End this war; European leaders head to Kyiv
US President Donald Trump said on Friday, the 9th of May, that he wants Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy…
Fitch affirms Latvia’s credit rating at ‘A-‘
International credit rating agency Fitch Ratings has affirmed Latvia’s credit rating at its current “A-” level, while maintaining a stable outlook, according to…
Chilly weekend ahead, but spring returns next week
Over the weekend, clouds will alternate with sunshine, and occasional showers are expected in some areas. On Saturday, wet snow and snow pellets…
BNN IN FOCUS | Does the government know how to govern – and who will be held accountable? Political analyst Filips Rajevskis weighs in
Over the next three years, Latvia’s public sector will need to review its expenditures by at least 450 million euros, Finance Minister Arvils…
New Pope Leo XIV vows to bring light to the world’s “dark nights”
Pope Leo XIV held his first Mass on Friday, the 9th of May, in the Sistine Chapel, where he was elected less than…
National debt rises, austerity urged – yet borrowing continues to increase
At the end of last year, Latvia’s general government debt stood at 46.8% of the country’s gross domestic product (GDP), according to the…
