Latvia’s 14th Saeima gathers for its first meeting today
On Tuesday, 1 November, the 14th Saeima will gather for its first meeting. Saeima’s press-service reminds that the first meeting of the parliament…
Latvian State Security Service detain pro-Kremlin activist in Daugavpils
Latvia’s State Security Service (VDD) detained a pro-Kremlin activist in Daugavpils. This person is accused of voicing support of Russia’s aggressive war in…
Workers in Riga at risk of burnout from work more than in other regions
The year 2022 was not simple for residents in Latvia, to say the least. Many people are on the crossroads between the need…
Opinion | will a certain case of public deception and state security threat remain unpunished?
Ex-Ventspils City Council deputy Aivis Landmanis offers his opinion to BNN. Wonderful! Riga Eastern Prosecution Office has submitted the criminal case on 14th…
Daugavpils residents shout obscenities at construction workers removing Soviet monument; police detain 37
Demolition of the monument dedicated to Soviet troops at Slava Square in Daugavpils commenced on the night to Monday, 31 October. Prior to…
What is the wage youngsters in Latvia want to have to afford a «normal life»?
91% of Latvian residents aged 18 to 39 years say that for a decent life in Latvia they need more than EUR 1…
Russia halts participation in Black Sea grain export deal
Russia has announced its decision to halt participation in the international deal that allows Ukraine to export grain from its sea ports in…
November to start off with warm weather in Latvia
This week there will be rain every now and then. Wind speed will be mostly slow. However, it will gradually start getting colder…
BNN summary of the week: Three-party coalition. Metsola in Latvia. New PM in Britain
This week it finally became clear the 14th Saeima coalition in Latvia will consist of three parties. The new coalition will consist of…
