WHO calls for Europe-wide tobacco-style cancer warnings on alcoholic beverages
The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Friday, the 14th of February, presented new findings on the “alarming” lack of awareness across Europe about…
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BNN Asks a political analyst: Can Siliņa solve the “Briškens Problem” without toppling the government?
The public statement by Ainars Latkovskis, Deputy Chair of the “New Unity” Saeima faction and Chair of the National Security Committee, expressing hopes…
VIDEO | Russian drone attack damages Chornobyl nuclear plant shelter, says Zelenskyy
A Russian drone strike overnight caused significant damage to the radiation protection structure of the fourth unit of the Chornobyl nuclear power plant,…
Security and changes: Teikmanis on Latvia’s path travelled from 1990 to today
People should not fall into hysterics in the current geopolitical situation, said once the Latvian ambassador to Russia, Germany and US Andris Teikmanis…
Forbidden marriages, love letters and secret rituals – the history and traditions of Valentine’s Day
The story of the origin of Valentine’s Day is shrouded in many myths and legends. According to one version, this day is dedicated…
Minister Sabutis: Lithuania seeks more long-term EU financial support for key transport projects
The new multiannual budget of the European Union (EU) must secure more solid and long-term funding for the development of transport infrastructure projects…
Trump promises that Kyiv will have a role in peace talks with Russia
US President Donald Trump told reporters at the White House on Thursday, the 13th of February, that Ukraine will have a seat at…
Snow, clouds and frosty weather at -12° C in Latvia this weekend, meteorologists predict
On Friday it will snow in most of Latvia. However, the layer of snow will not increase significantly. Ice will form on roads…
BNN ANALYSES | A bird flu outbreak in Lithuania and the situation in Poland are concerning poultry farmers
Linas Jegelevičius Following the detection of an outbreak of avian (bird) influenza A(H5N1) virus among laying hens at UAB “Vilkyčių paukštynas” in the…
