Latvia’s investment environment worsens; country is in “modest chaos”
This much is concluded by Stockholm School of Economics in Riga Prof. Arnis Sauka in a study conducted by Foreign Investors’ Council in…
Azerbaijan establishes checkpoint in the Lachin Corridor
Azerbaijan has set up a border checkpoint on the only road leading into Nagorno-Karabakh, sowing fear among region’s ethnic Armenian population, Politico reports….
Cyclone to pass over Latvia, bringing colder air and precipitation
Last week concluded with sunny and dry weather in Latvia. Nights on the weekend were cool, at times air temperature dropped as far…
Teachers and doctors: talk and listen to us instead of ordering us around
This time teachers will insist on their position in order to make sure politicians complete their promises, said the manager of Latvian Trade…
Latvian National Armed Forces army orchestra takes part in world-renowned festival in USA
Last week the Latvian National Armed Forces Army Orchestra visited Norfolk, Virginia, United States, and participated in the Virginia International Tattoo festival and…
BNN SUMMARY OF THE WEEK: “Burned wires”. Wealth over law? Revenge, not a penalty. “Post-Soviet” France
The fact that the Constitutional Court of Latvia would not pay any mind to Ķekava County Council’s good intentions to keep its residents…
National Alliance picks Egils Levits for repeated state president’s term
The National Alliance political party has decided to pick Latvia’s President Egils Levits for a second term in this post. The absolute majority…
Latvian PM: ruling coalition should be more unified in their choice of president
It would be best if the ruling coalition reached an agreement on a single presidential candidate, said Latvian Prime Minister Krišjānis Kariņš after…
US accuses Brazilian president of spreading propaganda
The White House has sharply criticized Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva’s statements that the United States encourages the continuation of military…
