Latvian President Comments on Risk of Russian Invasion
August 27, 2026
BNN summary of the week: Price hike in Latvia. Coalition under construction. Russians leave Kherson
This week passed in Latvia largely with expectations for continued coalition negotiations. The process remains slow, but both the National Alliance and New…
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Ukraine describes Russia’s retreat as chaotic
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No coalition in Latvia is possible without Combined List party, partners agree
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Lāčplēsis Day will be windy and the weekend – unusually warm
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European Commission predicts 1.9% growth for Latvia this year
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