BNN IN FOCUS | Why removing railway tracks in peacetime could bring Latvia more losses than benefits
“I would like to see the arguments presented by the National Armed Forces regarding the military component of railway track removal. Perhaps they…
Latvian Parliament approves budget changes – what will change for residents in 2026?
On Thursday, the Saeima deputies adopted in the final reading all 47 draft laws accompanying next year’s budget, opening the way for discussions…
Trump after talks in Moscow: Next steps are unclear
US President Donald Trump has said that the further course of peace talks is unclear after a meeting between Russian dictator Vladimir Putin…
Influenza incidence in Latvia approaches epidemic threshold
The rapid spread of influenza continues in Latvia, and incidence levels are now close to the epidemic threshold, according to data from the…
Fog, wet snow and rain: gloomy weather will continue throughout the week and weekend
Thursday and Friday will be cloudy. In some places the clouds will bring light rain, and on Thursday also wet snow. Dense fog…
Downing Street: Chinese embassy mega-complex could offer security advantages
A spokesman for British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has said that China’s plan to build a mega-complex in London could give Britons a…
Researcher: Avoid extremes when offering organic food in schools
A study by Ava Kutman, a junior researcher at Tartu College of Health Care, has concluded that potatoes grown in the immediate vicinity…
Changes to early retirement in Latvia: service tenure and retirement age will increase, payments will be standardised
Members of the Saeima today adopted, in the final reading, amendments to nine laws that will introduce gradual changes to the current service…
Latvia cuts several benefits for Ukrainian refugees due to funding constraints
The Saeima today adopted amendments to the Law on Support for the Civilian Population of Ukraine, removing several support measures, including benefits for…
