Hard times for Russians – a boon for local “witches”
Self-proclaimed Moscow witch Natalia Malinovskaya has a new clientele – men fighting on the front lines in Ukraine, seeking supernatural protection from the…
Author: Ogres
BNN IN FOCUS | airBaltic crisis and the VIP lounge story: two blows to the government in one week
This week in Latvia unfolded under the sign of airBaltic. The question—whether to grant or deny a 30 million euros short-term loan to…
CVK has prepared five scenarios in case the voter register in Latvia fails
Although there are currently no indications that the voter register might become unusable, the Central Election Commission of Latvia (CVK) has developed several…
Europe has jet fuel for another six weeks
The head of the International Energy Agency, Fatih Birol, has warned that Europe has “maybe six weeks” of jet fuel left, the BBC…
Latvia is becoming a hub for illegal cigarettes in Europe
Latvia is taking on an increasingly significant role in Europe’s illegal cigarette production network, according to the latest study by the London-based international…
Police raid reveals alarming reality on Latvian roads
On Wednesday, during the “24-hour speed control marathon,” police recorded 1,792 speeding violations, with several drivers also receiving driving bans, according to the…
Bulgaria’s ex-president vows to crack down on corruption, hopes to win election
Pro-Russian former Bulgarian President Rumen Radev resigned in January to run in parliamentary elections scheduled for the 19th of April, Reuters reports. Radev…
30 million euros for airBaltic: committee says “yes”, but tensions remain
At a meeting of the Saeima’s Budget and Finance (Tax) Committee, deputies today supported the draft decision on approving a state short-term loan…
European army – Lithuanians doubtful about it
Earlier this year, European Union Defense Commissioner Andrius Kubilius proposed the idea of a “a powerful, permanent European military force of 100,000 troops,”…
