Latvian authorities ready to close Eastern border if needed
Latvia’s responsible agencies are prepared to immediately close the country’s eastern border if necessary, officials confirmed to the Saeima National Security Committee on…
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1.8 billion euros contract signed for Rail Baltica electrification
On Monday in Vilnius, a 1.77 billion euro contract was signed for the design and construction of the Rail Baltica railway project’s electrification…
US military officials arrive in Belarus to observe military exercises
US military officers have observed the Zapad military exercises, and Belarusian Defense Minister Viktor Khrenin has told them they can watch anything that…
Europe to restrict visas for Russian citizens
After years of pressure from the bloc’s countries that share a border with Russia, the European Union is preparing to take a tougher…
Latvia will not support the 90% emissions reduction proposal
On Thursday, the 18th of September, Latvia plans to oppose the amendments to the European Climate Law (ECL) — proposed by the European…
No amendments to Estonian Criminal Code; Interior Minister changes position
Less than a week after the ministry vehemently defended a plan to amend the Criminal Code and impose penalties for viewing terrorist propaganda,…
Romania reports Russian drones; Ukraine plans to reduce mobile phone service
Ukraine’s neighbor Romania has reported Russian drones entering its airspace just days after the incident in Poland, the BBC reports. On the 13th…
Weather forecast: Rain and thunder at first, then cooler nights
On Monday, 15th of Septmeber, rain is expected in almost all of Latvia, though it will no longer be heavy. The wind will…
BNN IN FOCUS | On public officials’ pay, the bar of responsibility, and whether one can sit on two chairs at once
Austerity measures are not leaving the public’s attention anytime soon. This time, the focus is on nine deputy state secretaries of ministries, each…
