Brief rain expected in parts of Latvia, thunderstorms also possible
On Wednesday, the 9th of September, brief rain is expected in western and some central regions, with thunderstorms possible during the day. Light…
Trump puts Iceland under US flag; US ambassador summoned for talks
Reykjavik has summoned the US ambassador after US President Donald Trump posted a picture of Iceland and other countries covered in US flag,…
Eiffel Tower workers unhappy with religious group demands; investigation ongoing
The Eiffel Tower was closed on the 7th of Setember after workers at the site staged a protest after women were forced to…
Putin spends nearly 25 million euros an hour on war in Ukraine
Russia’s federal budget spending on the war in Ukraine reached a historic high between January and June 2026. The aggressor state spent 10.687…
Saxony-Anhalt election: blow to Merz, warning to Europe
The victory of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) in the state of Saxony-Anhalt marks both a setback for Chancellor Friedrich Merz and…
Latvian ports are not refusing to accept domestic grain
The Ministry of Transport has no information about Latvian ports refusing to accept domestic grain, the ministry told BNN. Companies providing transportation services…
Terrorist group threatens Latvian companies, demands halt to arms supplies to Ukraine
The pro-Russian terrorist group Global Citizens Against War 1984 (GCAW1984), which has previously claimed responsibility for acts of sabotage in Europe, has sent…
40% of cargo, millions of euros and a thousand jobs – Liepāja SEZ warns of consequences if transit ban is adopted
If cargo traffic towards the east were completely halted, total cargo turnover at the Port of Liepāja would fall by around 40%, representatives…
Rain to return to Latvia after a drier start to the week
On Tuesday, the 8th of September, sunny spells will alternate with clouds, bringing brief rain to some eastern areas overnight and to parts…
