Heavy rain and thunderstorms set to affect Latvia
June 15, 2026
British forces intercept Russian shadow fleet ship in English Channel
The British military intercepted a Russian shadow fleet oil tanker in the English Channel on the 14th of June, taking the lead in…
Stradiņš Hospital sounds the alarm: Rīga needs another hospital
Riga is lacking either an additional emergency care hospital or a facility capable of treating patients who do not require highly specialized medical…
Heavy rain and thunderstorms set to affect Latvia
Weather conditions in Latvia on Monday will be influenced by a cyclone. According to the Latvian Environment, Geology and Meteorology Centre, skies will…
El Niño has begun; scientists warn of extreme weather conditions
US scientists have announced that El Niño – a natural meteorological phenomenon in the Pacific Ocean that raises temperatures around the world –…
BNN IN FOCUS | Political analyst: Latvia does not have to support the entire population of Egypt
This week, Latvian Interior Minister Jānis Dombrava stated that a strict procedure is needed for identifying and deporting illegal migrants who cross the…
First modular bomb shelter placed in Tallinn city center
The first modular bomb shelter in Estonia has been placed in the green zone of Juhkentali Street in Tallinn, and its suitability for…
Romania’s coalition talks stall; time is running out
MEP and potential Romanian prime minister Eugen Tomac is in the midst of coalition talks, with one of the country’s major parties refusing…
World Cup opens in Mexico with Shakira, dancing and protests
The 2026 World Cup opened in Mexico City with a colourful ceremony, dancing and a performance by pop star Shakira, but protests also…
Former Latvian Prime Minister Evika Siliņa returns to parliament after losing premiership
Latvia’s parliament on Thursday restored the parliamentary mandates of former Prime Minister Evika Siliņa and former Justice Minister Inese Lībiņa-Egnere, both members of…
