European leaders accuse Orbán of blackmail and disloyalty
After Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán used his veto power to block a loan to Ukraine, European Union leaders have accused him of…
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Russia clamps down internet
As the Kremlin seeks to gain greater control over internet access, it is being felt by everyone – from office workers waiting for…
VIDEO | Migrants pray en masse on a sidewalk in Pļavnieki; Ratnieks refers case to State Security Service
Following a video recorded by residents showing a group of migrants praying on a pedestrian sidewalk in the Pļavnieki district, Riga Vice Mayor…
BNN IN FOCUS | “We support them, they support us” – political scientist on Latvia’s choice in the Hormuz issue
One of the key global issues this week has been US President Donald Trump’s call for NATO countries to help secure the Strait…
19 Latvian seafarers currently in the Persian Gulf
There are currently 19 Latvian seafarers in the Persian Gulf region, the Ministry of Transport (SM) reported. At the same time, no vessels…
Czechia to introduce stricter rules for NGOs; critics say they will be “Kremlin-style”
Opposition parties, academics and NGOs accuse the new Czech government of preparing a law inspired by Russian legislation that could stifle dissent, writes…
Biofuel and fuel prices in Latvia: ministry explains the impact
In the current market situation, abolishing the biofuel blending requirement alone would not guarantee a reduction in fuel prices, the Ministry of Climate…
Forecasters: Dry and calm weather to continue in Latvia over the weekend
Rain is still expected in many parts of Latvia on Friday night, with wet snow possible in some areas. However, precipitation will ease…
Slovenia calls on EU to investigate alleged Israeli spies’ meddling in election process
Slovenian Prime Minister Robert Golob has called on European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to investigate alleged meddling by Israel’s Black Cube…
