“Funding still unclear, but the vision is there” – Transport Minister Švinka on the future of Rail Baltica
The Ministry of Transport will conduct calculations on the potential cost savings of the railway sector reform, which includes integrating the state-owned “Eiropas…
Zelenskyy: Putin irritates Trump more than I do
Volodymyr Zelenskyy told reporters in Kyiv on Tuesday, the 27th of May, that despite his difficult relations with Donald Trump, he believes that…
BNN INTERVIEW | The fight for a seat at the top of global diplomacy – Pildegovičs on Latvia’s candidacy for the UN Security Council
One week from now – on the 3rd of June – it will be decided whether Latvia will be elected to the UN…
French Parliament takes historic step by approving assisted dying bill
France has taken an important step towards legalising assisted dying. In the French lower house of parliament, the National Assembly, 305 MPs voted…
Trump says Putin is “playing with fire” as Russia makes gains in Ukraine
US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday, the 27th of May, that Vladimir Putin was “playing with fire” by refusing to engage in…
Variable midweek weather – local showers, warm but humid weekend ahead
On Wednesday, skies will be mostly cloudy, with some clearing expected in central regions during the day. Rain is forecast overnight in eastern…
Latvia promises food price drop – memorandum on lower prices signed
Food prices in Latvia may begin to drop in real terms within two weeks, Economy Minister Viktors Valainis (ZZS) said Tuesday at the…
EU ministers approve new 150 billion euro fund for arms procurement
On Tuesday, the 27th of May, EU ministers in Brussels approved a 150 billion euro armaments fund. The decision comes amid growing concerns…
Wrong man spends a year behind bars – mistaken identity in sexual abuse case
Due to a similarity in names, an innocent man spent nearly a year in prison for the sexual abuse of a minor, Latvijas…
