Smoke in Latvijas Radio building prompts mass evacuation; broadcasts on hold
On Friday, the 5th of January, the building that houses Latvijas Radio had to be evacuated due to smoke. All broadcasts are on…
Ex-Ventspils mayor still hopes for 100 000 euros compensation from Latvia for his time in prison
Former Mayor of Ventspils Aivars Lembergs, who is accused of various crimes of corruption, has submitted a cassation complaint to challenge the ruling…
Putin to grant citizenship to foreigners fighting for Russia
Russian President Vladimir Putin issued a decree on Thursday, the 4th of January, allowing foreign citizens fighting on Russia’s side in Ukraine during…
GPS signal troubles in the Baltic Sea; Russia blamed
At the end of 2023 there were GPS signal interference noticed in the Baltic Sea region. This problem delayed communication between air and…
Meteorologists promise more snow and blizzards in Latvia
On Thursday, the 4th of January, weather in Latvia will remain very chilly. The wind will make it feel even colder. On top…
BNN ANALYSES | After nearly two years in Lithuania, many Ukrainians weighed by old and new burdens
Linas Jegelevičius The fate of Ukrainians who sought refuge in Lithuania after war broke out in Ukraine is very different. Some of them…
Latvian farmers concerned about impact of frost on winter crops
Farmers in Latvia are worried about the impact the intense frost will have on winter crops, as LETA was told by interviewed agricultural…
SpaceX illegally fired workers criticising Elon Musk, says US labour agency
The US labour agency on Wednesday, the 3rd of January, accused rocket and satellite manufacturer SpaceX of illegally firing eight employees who sent…
Number of defects in new trains in Latvia considered normal for adoption procedure
All of the defects found in new electric trains will be fixed as part of their warranty, as Latvian Minister of Transport reported…
