BNN IN FOCUS | Political party review: The Progressives – attractive promises, an expensive programme and experience in power
Author: Ilona Bērziņa The Progressives (PRO) define themselves as a social democratic and green political force, advocating broader public services, more progressive taxation,…
Medication mix-up led to child’s death – Latvian nurse sentenced to two and a half years in prison
Riga City Court on Monday sentenced a nurse at the Children’s Clinical University Hospital (BKUS) to two and a half years in prison…
Legislative changes in Estonia to allow domestic mobile roaming during crises
Starting the 1st of October, mobile network users will be able to connect to another operator’s cell tower during emergencies if their own…
Five people arrested in counter-terrorism operation near British air force base
Five individuals have been arrested on suspicion of preparing a terrorist act after three suspicious vehicles were spotted near the Royal Air Force…
From +3°C at night to nearly +20°C during the day – what weather will the new week bring in Latvia?
Monday will be sunny, although clouds will occasionally cover the sky, and no precipitation is expected, according to the Latvian Environment, Geology and…
BNN focus | Political scientist’s view: What is really behind Stepaņenko’s financial gifts from Russia?
One of the biggest scandals of the week involved gifts received by Jūlija Stepaņenko, leader of the Sovereign Power party, from her father…
US efforts to supply gas to Balkan nations have alarmed Brussels
Efforts by US energy companies to expand their influence in the Western Balkans have raised concerns within the European Union that the region…
Xi’s US visit: red carpet rolled out, but desired outcome not achieved
Chinese President Xi Jinping’s visit to the US had a clear objective: China believes the US is trying to curb its rise to…
First flu cases confirmed in Latvia
Virological testing for the current season shows that influenza viruses have already begun circulating in Latvia, with three laboratory-confirmed flu cases recorded. A…
