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…
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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,…
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…
“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…
From 5% for defence to abolishing the State Defence Service – what Latvian parties promise on national security ahead of the Saeima election
Latvia’s political parties are far from unanimous on how much funding should be allocated to national defence, according to a study commissioned by…
Estonia rejects EU plan for mandatory EV charging stations in parking lots
Estonia will only partially implement the European Union directive requiring that, starting next year, half of the parking spaces at large stores be…
From minister’s chair to prosecutor’s office – decision on charges awaited in Uzulnieks’ 3.09‰ drunk-driving case
The criminal case against former Welfare Minister Reinis Uzulnieks, who was caught driving under the influence of alcohol, has been referred to the…
Protest at Kaunas mosque sparks debate over religiously motivated hatred
A protest organized by a motorcycle club outside the mosque in Kaunas – Lithuania’s second-largest city – has triggered a criminal investigation into…
Stepaņenko refuses to assess threat posed by Russia to Latvia
Jūlija Stepaņenko, the prime ministerial candidate of the Sovereign Power/Young Latvians alliance, did not provide a specific assessment of the threat posed by…
