Putin says he is ready to start direct peace talks with Ukraine
On Monday, the 21st of April, Russian President Vladimir Putin proposed direct talks with Ukraine for the first time since the start of…
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This week in Latvia – from warmth to frost
On Tuesday and Wednesday, cloud cover will increase, though there will still be plenty of sunny intervals, according to the Latvian Environment, Geology…
Pope Francis of Rome has died
Pope Francis of the Roman Catholic Church has passed away, the Vatican announced on Monday. “Dear brothers and sisters, it is with deep…
Pleasant spring warmth to continue on Easter monday
On Easter Monday, the weather will feature variable cloudiness, with brief showers expected in some eastern areas, and isolated thunderstorms possible. Winds will…
Putin Announces “Easter Truce”
Russian dictator Vladimir Putin on Saturday announced an “Easter truce,” promising to halt all military operations from Saturday evening until midnight on the…
Eggs as works of art – bright easter color ideas using natural materials
When dyeing Easter eggs with natural materials, every home cook can let their imagination run wild. As a result, we are delighted year…
Easter heat records: temperatures may reach up to +28°C
Good Friday will bring summer-like, sunny weather. With light winds, fog and mist may form in some regions overnight and in the early…
BNN IN FOCUS | 20 steps to tackle bureaucracy – is it enough to make a real change?
The action group for reducing bureaucracy, formed by order of Prime Minister Evika Siliņa in March and coordinated by the Director of the…
UK bans travellers from bringing EU cheese and meat to prevent spread of foot-and-mouth disease
The UK government has imposed a temporary ban on cheese and meat products from the European Union (EU) to prevent the spread of…
