Latvia’s president gives coalition homework; wishes to correct parties’ finances
During his meeting with representatives of parties forming the government, Latvia’s President Egils Levits outlined, among other things, the need to enhance open…
EU and the US condemn the actions of the Bosnian Serb leader
The European Commission has warned that all leaders of Bosnia-Herzegovina must carefully follow the principles of the rule of law if it wants…
Priorities of Latvia’s Minister of Transport. Perhaps this time Latvia will end up the winner?
Ilona Bērziņa, BNN Latvia’s new Minister of Transport Jānis Vitenbergs inherited from his predecessor Tālis Linkaits a pile of problems that demand immediate…
A campaign to prepare society for crisis situations is starting in Lithuania
The Interior Ministry of Lithuania has announced a basketball-themed campaign that calls on the public to prepare for various crises – war, nuclear…
Passenger numbers double at Riga International Airport
Riga International Airport reports having serviced 5.38 million passengers in 2022. This is nearly 2.3 times more when compared with the year prior,…
Latvian government approves LIAA’s business digitisation programme
Latvia’s Ministry of Economy reports that on Tuesday, the 10th of January, approved the ministry’s developed Recovery Fund’s support programme for entrepreneurs that…
Latvian CVK proposes letting residents vote in EP elections at any election site
Latvian Central Election Commission (CVK) proposes using the online voter register for the European Parliament elections of 2024. This solution would allow all…
War in Ukraine: fierce battles for Soledar
Russia has launched a powerful attack on the city of Soledar in the eastern part of Ukraine, and the Ukrainians have repelled the…
Court receives criminal case against former LDz board members, Magonis included
Riga district prosecution office has submitted to court a criminal case against for former Latvian Railway (LDz) board members, including Uģis Magonis. In…
