Early voting ahead of Latvia’s 15th Saeima election draws higher-than-expected turnout – first figures revealed
Early voting ahead of Latvia’s 15th Saeima election began on Monday without any significant incidents, while voter activity was slightly higher than expected,…
Latvian health minister unsure whether 30% pay rise for healthcare workers can be achieved next year
Health Minister Hosams Abu Meri (New Unity) is convinced that healthcare workers need a pay rise next year, but he is uncertain whether…
Poland eases rules; will shoot down airspace violators more quickly
On the 28th of September, Polish Deputy Defense Minister Cezary Tomczyk announced that Poland plans to simplify the procedure for shooting down objects…
Temperatures in Latvia to reach +20°C at the end of September – but October will gradually bring changes
Tuesday and Wednesday will bring more clouds, with isolated rain clouds bringing light rain in some areas, according to the Latvian Environment, Geology…
BNN IN FOCUS | Political party review: The Progressives – attractive promises, an expensive programme and experience in power
Author: Ilona Bērziņa The Progressives (PRO) define themselves as a social democratic and green political force, advocating broader public services, more progressive taxation,…
Medication mix-up led to child’s death – Latvian nurse sentenced to two and a half years in prison
Riga City Court on Monday sentenced a nurse at the Children’s Clinical University Hospital (BKUS) to two and a half years in prison…
Legislative changes in Estonia to allow domestic mobile roaming during crises
Starting the 1st of October, mobile network users will be able to connect to another operator’s cell tower during emergencies if their own…
Lithuania refuses to accept extended Rail Baltica deadline – 2030 target remains
Despite an agreement among the Baltic states to extend the deadline for completing the first phase of the European railway project Rail Baltica…
Auction to raise funds for families of Latvians missing in Nepal
A month has passed since 33 Latvian residents went missing in Nepal. To provide practical support to their families during this difficult time,…
