Latvian Ministry of Education proposes replacing Russian language with EU languages in schools
The Ministry of Education and Science in Latvia has plans to replace Russian language in foreign language lessons with official EU languages in…
REMINDER: alarm siren system to undergo scheduled test in Latvia on 22 November
On Tuesday, 22 November, the State Fire and Rescue Service (VUGD) will be performing a scheduled test of the country’s alarm siren system….
National Alliance suggests making anti-Russian and anti-Belarusian policy part of government’s declaration
Latvian National Alliance political party has several suggestions for tasks in the foreign policy to be included in the government declaration. The party…
Lots of snow expected in Latvia in first half of this week; roads may become slippery
In the first half of the week weather in Latvia will be dictated by a cyclone. This means snowing in the coming days….
Latvian residents lose 1.4 million euros to scams in October
Finance Latvia Association has calculated the amount of money clients of four of Latvia’s biggest banks have lost. The amount of money returned…
14th Saeima’s first decision may be creation of Ministry of Climate
Saeima vice-speaker Zanda Kalniņa-Lukaševica said in an interview to LTV programme Rīta panorāma on Monday, 21 November, that the 14th Saeima may kick…
Authorities suspect Yandex of taking illegal aerial shots of Latvia
In recent years Russian internet company Yandex has expanded its maps with high definition 360 degree aerial photos of Latvia. As reported by…
Austria against Schengen Area’s expansion
The Austrian Ministry of Interior Affairs has voiced an objection to the expansion of the Schengen free travel zone, according to Kurier newspaper….
BNN summary of the week: Missile in Poland. NATO’s eastern border. Coalition process. Eight billion people
On 18 November Latvia celebrated its 104th anniversary. Although in Latvia the week passed in a generally festive mood, the last couple pf…
