27 181 voters in Latvia use the right to vote early in 14th Saeima elections
So far 27 181 or 1.76% of registered voters in Latvia have used the opportunity to vote early in the 14th Saeima elections,…
Latvia passes amendments on more support for residents and companies during energy crisis
On 29 September Latvia’s Saeima passed in the final reading amendments to the Law on Measures to Reduce Extreme Rise in Energy Prices…
Putin signs decrees recognising the «independence» of Kherson and Zaporizhia
The decrees say that Russia «recognises independence» of Ukraine’s southern Kherson and Zaporizhzhia oblasts, which Russia partly invaded earlier this year, as reported…
Skulte LNG terminal given status of object of national interest in Latvia
On Thursday, 29 September, Latvia’s parliament passed in the final reading the legislative draft from the government and Ministry of Economics that provides…
Latvian parliament conceptually supports National Defence Service legislative draft
On 29 September the Saeima conceptually supported the National Defence Service legislative drat and other accompanying legislative drafts associated with the recruitment reform….
Latvia to gradually transition to education only in official language
On Thursday, 29 September, Latvia’s Saeima passed in the final reading amendments that state all schools and kindergartens in the country are to…
BNN ANALYSES | With the ban on Russians’ travel in place, 9 896 Russians enter Lithuania during the first week
Linas Jegelevičius for BNN Like Poland, Estonia and Latvia, Lithuania counts the second week of entry block for most Russian citizens with EU…
Riga’s Hydroelectric Power Plant gradually restores water levels in water reservoir
The water level in the water reservoir of Riga’s Hydroelectric Power Plant (HES) is gradually being restored to allow everyday operations, as reported…
Latvian parliament rejects multiple tax reduction proposals
On Thursday, 29 September, Latvia’s Saeima rejected multiple legislative drafts submitted by opposition deputies. Proposed amendments to the Law on Excise Duties suggested…
