Weather to be warm and calm in Latvia this week; some rain expected
Weather will remain influenced by an anticyclone this week, according to Latvian Environment, Geology and Meteorology Centre. In the first half of the…
BNN SUMMARY OF THE WEEK: Pīlēns enters the stage. Minister doubtful. Kaja upstages Krišjānis
After an Eastern break, architect, businessman and millionaire Uldis Pīlēns announced plans to run for presidency in Latvia. His plans, according to some,…
Week in Lithuania: President denies contact with the KGB; Central Bank will not supplement the budget
The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) has announced that Lithuania needs to publish statistics on whistleblowers, while the Lithuanian Finance Minister…
Weekend in Latvia to be mostly sunny; warmth to remain next week as well
In the coming days weather in Latvia will remain spring-like, according to Latvian Environment, Geology and Meteorology Centre. Weather is expected to be…
Minister: to develop society, we need to invest in teachers
By investing in teachers, we develop society as a whole, said Latvian Minister of Education and Science Anda Čakša at the opening of…
Russian pensioner attempts to bribe Latvian border guards
On Thursday, the 13th of April, a Russian citizen was detained at Grebnev border checkpoint on suspicion of giving a EUR 200 bribe…
Vilnius airport to suspend flights during the NATO summit
During the NATO summit, flights at the Vilnius airport will be suspended, and restrictions will be imposed in the airspace for almost a…
Ukraine reports continuous Russian attacks
The Russian army keeps on attacking in the eastern part of Ukraine, in Bakhmut, and has also shelled Kherson, writes Reuters. Deputy Minister…
Latvian government considers closing down shopping malls for weekends
Limiting the open hours of shopping malls for weekends is not only a matter or economy or survival for smaller traders but also…
