Latvian Central Election Commission presents political parties’ numbers for 14th Saeima elections
On Friday, 5 August, Latvian Central Elections Commission (CEC) presented the numbers under which political parties will be running in 14th Saeima elections….
Latvian households’ ability to cover everyday expenses improves slightly
When compared to 2020, it was slightly easier for Latvian households to cover everyday expenses in 2021, according to data from Bērni Latvijā…
Riga International Airport reports nearly three million passengers serviced this year
In the first seven months of 2022 Riga International Airport serviced at total of 2.8 million passengers, which is 302% more when compared…
Nearly 120 000 Ukrainians have passed through Latvia’s eastern border so far
This year about 120 000 Ukrainian citizens have passed through Latvia’s eastern border. On some days the number of Ukrainian border-crossers reached 1…
BNN ANALYSES: Lukashenko’s promise on «unprecedentedly quick citizenship for honest and good neighbours» can backfire
Specially for BNN Linas Jegelevičius Belarus’ authoritarian leader Alexander Lukashenko has captured this week front headlines by promising «unprecedentedly quick citizenship procedures for…
Electricity price reported record high in all Baltic States in July
In July 2022 the average electricity price in Latvia’s zone increased to 304.96 EUR/MWh, which remains historically the highest monthly average price for…
US urges Russia to accept deal to free jailed basketball star
The US has urged Moscow to accept a deal to free basketball player Brittney Griner, who has been sentenced to nine years in…
Belarusian citizen in Latvia officially accused of espionage
Latvian Prosecutor General’s Office has presented official charges to the Belarusian citizen who is accused of espionage in the interest of Belarusian military…
Removal of monument glorifying the Soviet Army in Riga will commence soon
The total costs of the removal of the Victory Monument and territory improvement project afterwards are estimated at EUR 2 131 899, said…
