Heat wave to reach Latvia this weekend
June 27, 2026
Truksnis to remain as Jurmala vice-mayor’s advisor; hopes to «continue working on promises given to voters»
After losing his Jurmala City Council deputy’s mandate and mayoral seat, member of the Latvian Green Party (LZP) Gatis Truksnis intends to remain…
BNN SUMMARY OF THE WEEK: Government novelties. CVK under investigation. Protests in China
Overcoming protests from the opposition on Thursday, the 1st of December, the majority in the Saeima voted in favour of creating the new…
Week in Lithuania | Customs nab shipment of fake toys from China. President signs 2023 budget package into law
Last week, Lithuania submitted an EC request for a 565-million-euro EC payout, and Vilnius started removing Soviet sculptures from the cemetery. Lithuania’s Maxima-controlled…
State Border Guard: cross-border migrant flow organised by Belarus is on a rise in Latvia
In recent weeks there has been an increase of the flow of migrants believed to be organised by the regime in Belarus in…
Investigation report: aircraft of German businessman reported cabin pressure falling before crashing near Ventspils
German Federal Bureau of Aircraft Accident Investigation published a report on the investigation of the crash of the aircraft owned by businessman Karl-Peter…
Latvian minister: tariffs will not be as high as initially planned
The new electricity transmission and distribution tariffs approved by Augstsprieguma tīkls and Sadales tīkls will not be as high as initially planned, said…
Biden ready to meet Putin if Russia is ready to end the war
US President Joe Biden has announced that he is ready to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin if Putin shows interest in finding…
Experts warn that reducing hot water temperature risks promotion of spread of Legionella bacteria
Conservative use of hot water is one of the ways to help save heating energy. However, it is important to keep in mind:…
Latvian coalition parties may announce minister candidates next week
Next week parties of the forming coalition in Latvia may start nominating minister candidates. The Combined List (AS) political party has plans to…
