United List achieves best-ever result with 42 seats · BNN
With around 99% of the votes counted in Latvia’s 15th Saeima election, the United List (AS) has secured a decisive victory, winning 42…
Latvia records lowest voter turnout since restoration of independence in 15th Saeima election · BNN
Voter turnout in Latvia’s 15th Saeima election has been the lowest since the restoration of independence, according to information compiled by LETA. With…
“Someone else decides for you” – Latvian president urges voters not to stay home on election day · BNN
Making a choice in an election is certainly not easy, but it is always possible to find a party that feels closer to…
Latvia elects its 15th Saeima today · BNN
Latvia’s 15th Saeima election takes place today, with 1,428 candidates from 14 political party lists competing for 100 seats in parliament. There are…
Nepal to reduce flood risk by draining four glacial lakes · BNN
Nepal will launch an effort this year to drain four high-altitude glacial lakes in order to reduce flood risks—a move prompted by flash…
EU rejects request for early disbursement of part of loan · BNN
The European Union (EU) has rejected Ukraine’s request for an early disbursement of part of a 90 billion euro loan to cover this…
A botched sabotage attempt in Leipzig has shed light on a broader Russian campaign · BNN
Had the explosive device at Leipzig Airport detonated on the 4th of August, investigators might not have gained such a clear insight into…
BNN IN FOCUS | Don’t stay at home – vote! · BNN
Once every four years, every eligible Latvian citizen has an opportunity to influence the country’s political direction, prosperity and who will be at…
Greece proposes suspending the acceptance of asylum applications during emergencies · BNN
On the 1st of October, Greece called on the European Union to allow member states to suspend the acceptance of asylum applications during…
