Latvia’s president criticises government for taking money away from culture
The Song and Dance Celebration, regional cultural programmes, as well as the State Culture Capital Fun’s (VKKF) financing must not suffer simply because…
Latvian authorities detain systematic distributor of Russian propaganda
Latvian State Security Service (VDD) reports having detained a Russian supporter last week. This person’s activity on the internet, according to VDD, was…
Latvia’s unemployment in November reportedly higher than average in EU and Eurozone
In November 2022 unemployment in Latvia was 7.2%, and was higher than the average in the European Union and Eurozone, according to data…
Number of light-weight vehicles in Latvia up 13.3% in 2022
Last year 19 114 light-weight vehicles were sold in Latvia, which is 13.3% more when compared with 2021, according to information from the…
Bosnian Serb leader honours Vladimir Putin
Bosnian Serb leader Milorad Dodik gave an award to Russian President Vladimir Putin on the 8th of January, during the national holiday of…
Latvian joins EU’s recommendations for new Covid-19 measures
In response to reports of the spread of Covid-19 increasing in China once again, EU member states have adopted recommendations for travellers. Latvia…
War in Ukraine: Russia lies about achievements on the battlefield
Ukrainian forces continuously repulse Russian strikes on Bakhmut and other Donbas cities, and deny the Kremlin’s statements that 600 Ukrainian soldiers died in…
Latvian minister says it is too soon to speak of liquidation of Russian-standard railway lines
Commenting on the decision made by EU ministers of transport in December 2022, which states that Baltic States are to develop a plan…
BNN SUMMARY OF THE WEEK: Win over fear. Sea ports in focus. Believe doctors. Tourism-19
The year started off with promising news from Ukraine. So far this country’s army has accomplished mostly psychological victories, with promises of victories…
