Zelensky to meet Trump at UN General Assembly
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced on the 20th of September that he had spoken with US President Donald Trump and that the two…
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Autumn weather to persist in Latvia; monthly rainfall norm already exceeded in many areas
Last weekend, weather conditions were influenced by the south-eastern edge of a cyclone, bringing rain to almost the entire country and gusty winds…
Social Democrats to form new government in Sweden
An alliance of left-wing forces has won a fierce contest in Sweden’s parliamentary elections, and Social Democratic leader Magdalena Andersson will form the…
BNN IN FOCUS | Political scientist’s view: Should officials start their working day by taking a breathalyser test?
Reinis Uzulnieks’ journey from a pre-election debate in Īslīce parish and a visit to the ZZS campaign tent in Bauska to Stopiņi parish,…
Estonia ready to close border in event of Russian mobilization
Estonia is preparing for potential security risks should a general mobilization be declared in Russia; Prime Minister Kristen Michal stated that the country…
How did data on 1.2 million people leak from CSDD? Investigation reveals multiple failures
The data breach at Latvia’s Road Traffic Safety Directorate (CSDD) was facilitated by several shortcomings in cybersecurity management, including inadequate security testing, insufficient…
Elections in Russia: no surprises and no hope for change
Russia’s system of governance is described as “managed democracy” (with the management, naturally, carried out by the Kremlin); this entails vast presidential power…
US to sell fighter jets to Saudi Arabia – why is the plan controversial?
The administration of US President Donald Trump has announced the approval of the sale of nearly 50 F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia,…
“Possible casualties” – Sārts warns of escalation of Russia’s hybrid war in Europe
As Russia intensifies its hybrid war in Europe, more serious attacks could be expected, according to Jānis Sārts, Director of the NATO Strategic…
