Russia releases US citizen in prisoner exchange
Russia and Ukraine have exchanged prisoners of war and among those released is also a US citizen who has been in captivity since…
Krišjānis Kariņš’s second government receives vote of confidence from 14th Saeima
On Wednesday, the 14th of December, the Saeima held a confidence vote for Prime Minister Krišjānis Kariņš’s second government. 54 deputies voted in…
Europe’s right-wing leaders rejoice over the corruption scandal
For several European leaders, such as Viktor Orbán and Marine Le Pen, the corruption scandal in the European Parliament is proof of the…
Latvians invited to use free software tool to protect against cyber threats
Finance Latvia Association invites private users and businesses to install a special DNS firewall developed by Cert.lv and Nic.lv. This is a free…
BNN ASKS | Uldis Pīlēns: «Our politics and civil service are too fragmented»
Non-party affiliated businessman, private person and founder and manager of a political party that is now part of the ruling government. The conversation…
European Commission provides Latvia EUR 7.8 million for needs of Ukrainian refugees
Illustrative image. Photo: UnsplashLatvia’s Ministry of the Interior reports having received EUR 7.8 million from the European Commission to finance efforts to enhance…
Latvian corruption watchdog reports surprising accomplishments
In the previous planning period Latvia’s Corruption Prevention and Combating Bureau (KNAB) completed more than 90% of its tasks, as reported by the…
Ukrainian forces shot down 13 Russian drones
On the 14th of December, the Ukrainian army intercepted and destroyed 13 drones that Russia used in the attack on Kyiv, and the…
Imports of Russian and Belarusian wooden furniture and paper illegal in Latvia
Latvia has banned imports of Russian and Belarusian lumber and products made of wood that are subjected to EU sanctions. State Forest Service…
