17 tap water fountains available in Riga
With weather becoming warmer, tap water fountains, which were previously closed for the winter season, in Riga have been reopened for residents’ comfort….
Latvia estimates cost of renovation of bomb shelters – approximately EUR 100 million
In order to renovate or create shelters in Latvia, the country needs funding of at least EUR 98 679 900, according to the…
Expert’s predictions about food prices in Latvia. What can residents expect in the future?
Food prices in Latvia should stabilise on the current level unless some unexpected shocks occur, admits the Head of the Agricultural Market Promotion…
Compulsory education for Ukrainian children may cost Latvia EUR 2 million this year
In order to provide education to all children of Ukrainian refugees in Latvia, financing between September and December 2024 will need to reach…
Riga to run for title of European Green Capital 2026
At the end of April Riga municipality submitted an application to compete in the contest for Riga to become the European Green Capital…
Latvian Saeima agrees to acquire airBaltic bonds
The Latvian parliament has agreed to allow the state to acquire airBaltic airline’s bonds. The Saeima agreed with the request from Minister of…
BNN ANALYSES | A boring Lithuanian presidential campaign sees some dirt digging
Linas Jegelevičius It seems that, in the final stretch of the Lithuanian presidential election to be held on the 12th of May, some…
London black cab drivers bring 250 million case against Uber
Uber is facing a multi-million-pound lawsuit on behalf of nearly 11 000 London black cab drivers who claim the company misled Transport for…
Thursday will be sunny and dry in Latvia
On Thursday, the 2nd of May, weather will be sunny and dry with few clouds in the sky. Wind speed will be slow,…
