Politologist’s thoughts on 14th Saeima elections – promises, ratings, voters’ habits and national security
Author: Ventspilnieks Soon Latvian citizens will go to vote to compose the new Saeima for the next four years. This year’s pre-election season…
Jaunzeme: VID investigates six cases regarding violations potentially committed by employees
Latvia’s State Revenue Service (VID) currently investigates six more employees over suspicions of possible violations. More people may end up detained soon, said…
Four Latvian State Revenue Service workers may be involved in bribe extortion case
Four workers of Latvian State Revenue Service (VID) may be involved in the criminal case regarding extortion of a bribe from Stiga RM…
Border crossing in Baltic states remains calm ahead of Russian tourist visa ban
Entry restrictions for Russian citizens with tourist visas for the Schengen area come into force in the Baltic states and Poland, starting from…
Association: prices of cheeses and grain products have more than doubled in Latvian
Prices of cheese and grain products have more than doubled over the course of the year, according to data from Latvian Traders Association…
Russia moves missiles from St Petersburg to Ukraine
Russia has been moving a large number of missiles toward Ukraine, including from as far away as St. Petersburg, one of the most…
Latvian minister proposes diverting Bayraktar donations towards Ukrainian army’s other needs
Latvian Minister of Defence Artis Pabriks proposes diverting the money donated by Latvian residents for the purchase of Bayraktar drone so far towards…
Britain and world prepare to say the last farewell to Queen Elizabeth II
Britain will bid farewell to Queen Elizabeth II on Monday, 19 September with a majestic funeral steeped in tradition and a send–off reflective…
BNN summary of the week: Teachers’ strike is off. Energy resources. War in Ukraine
Last week the Minister of Education and Science, the Prime Minister and parties of the ruling coalition met with the council of Latvian…
