Social Democrats to form new government in Sweden
An alliance of left-wing forces has won a fierce contest in Sweden’s parliamentary elections, and Social Democratic leader Magdalena Andersson will form the…
BNN IN FOCUS | Political scientist’s view: Should officials start their working day by taking a breathalyser test?
Reinis Uzulnieks’ journey from a pre-election debate in Īslīce parish and a visit to the ZZS campaign tent in Bauska to Stopiņi parish,…
Estonia ready to close border in event of Russian mobilization
Estonia is preparing for potential security risks should a general mobilization be declared in Russia; Prime Minister Kristen Michal stated that the country…
How did data on 1.2 million people leak from CSDD? Investigation reveals multiple failures
The data breach at Latvia’s Road Traffic Safety Directorate (CSDD) was facilitated by several shortcomings in cybersecurity management, including inadequate security testing, insufficient…
Elections in Russia: no surprises and no hope for change
Russia’s system of governance is described as “managed democracy” (with the management, naturally, carried out by the Kremlin); this entails vast presidential power…
“Possible casualties” – Sārts warns of escalation of Russia’s hybrid war in Europe
As Russia intensifies its hybrid war in Europe, more serious attacks could be expected, according to Jānis Sārts, Director of the NATO Strategic…
Pellet prices begin to fall in Latvia – producers predict what will happen next
Demand for wood pellets is beginning to decline both in export markets and domestically, according to Didzis Palejs, Chairman of the Board of…
Forecasters update weekend outlook – what to expect in Latvia?
On Friday, skies will be cloudy and brief rain is expected in many areas, although the sun will still make occasional appearances, according…
From 5% for defence to abolishing the State Defence Service – what Latvian parties promise on national security ahead of the Saeima election
Latvia’s political parties are far from unanimous on how much funding should be allocated to national defence, according to a study commissioned by…
