BNN IN FOCUS | Big ambitions, few results — how Latvia’s Progressives lost public trust
Opinion/Ilona Bērziņa The collapse of Evika Siliņa’s government was ultimately triggered by The Progressives — a party that for years positioned itself…
Latvia fails to qualify for the Eurovision final
Latvia fails to qualify for the Eurovision final Atvara. Photo: Ivars Soikāns/LETA
Delays to trains, classes cancelled – airspace threat once again disrupts daily life in Latvia’s Latgale region
During the night leading into Friday, a cell broadcast warning about a possible airspace threat was once again issued in the municipalities of…
The end of the week to bring very changeable weather conditions
At the end of the week and in the first half of the new week, the weather conditions will continue to be affected…
BNN IN FOCUS | Political scientist on the fall of Evika Siliņa’s government and what voters will not forgive
Prime Minister Evika Siliņa’s “pre-emptive maneuver” to dismiss Defence Minister Andris Sprūds literally minutes before he himself announced his resignation turned out to…
Border checkpoints with Russia to remain closed at night
The Estonian government has announced that border checkpoints with Russia will remain closed at night for the next three months, and restrictions on…
Lithuania’s health system rejects its young doctors
Lithuanians who have studied abroad face almost insurmountable obstacles when trying to continue their training at home, while young doctors who want to…
Law enforcement seizes Latvian Agriculture Minister Krauze’s computer and phone
During procedural actions carried out on Thursday, law enforcement authorities seized the computer and mobile phone of Latvian Agriculture Minister Armands Krauze, while…
US Republicans manipulate electoral districts; efforts may be in vain
Three weeks ago, many Republicans were gloomy about the prospects of retaining a majority in the US House of Representatives after the midterm…
