Šlesers on transit: Latvia cannot afford to lose port industry
The transit industry is a major economic pillar that affects the country’s development and future. It provided significant contribution to the state budget…
Putin announces plans to hold music competition “Intervision” this year
President Vladimir Putin signed a decree on Monday, the 3rd of February, on the organisation of an international music contest “Intervision” in Russia,…
Construction of Riga airport’s new terminal: what is done and what comes next?
The contract for the expansion of Riga airport terminal could be signed at the beginning of May, as LETA was told by the…
China answers Trump with retaliatory tariffs on US coal and LNG
China imposed tariffs on some US imports on Tuesday, the 4th of February, in a swift response to new US tariffs on Chinese…
Expert: prescription fee is a new bureaucratic burden
The EUR 0.75 co-payment for every prescription in place as of the 1st of January 2025 is not a good solution, says Vice-Dean…
Trump wants Ukrainian rare earths in exchange for aid, Kyiv willing to agree
US President Donald Trump announced on Monday, the 3rd of January, that he wants Ukraine to supply the US with rare earth minerals…
White winter or sleet? Weather forecast promises change in Latvia
On Tuesday, the 4th of February, weather in Latvia will be dictated by the south-western portion of a passing cyclone. This means there…
BNN INTERVIEW | Ainārs Šlesers on future plans: Riga’s mayor, prime minister and radical changes in Latvia
Author: Ilona Bērziņa Ainārs Šlesers has no doubts he will become the next Mayor of Riga in municipal elections this summer. He also…
UN says Russia is killing more captured Ukrainian soldiers
The UN Human Rights Monitoring Mission has recorded a “alarming rise” in reports related to the executions of Ukrainian soldiers captured by Russian…
