Snap elections to be held in Spain in November · BNN
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez announced on the 5th of October that snap elections would be held in the country on the 29th…
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Former Latvian PM suggests her party could have performed better if it had not joined Kulbergs’ government · BNN
Former Prime Minister and New Unity (JV) politician Evika Siliņa has suggested that her party might have performed better in Latvia’s 15th Saeima…
Americans withdraw bombers from British Air Force base · BNN
Following arrests made a week ago near the Royal Air Force (RAF) base at Fairford and the launch of an investigation into a…
Large cyclone approaches Latvia from the northwest, bringing more unsettled weather · BNN
Compared with the beginning of October, the new week will start with more unsettled weather. As a large cyclone approaches Latvia from the…
United List achieves best-ever result with 42 seats · BNN
With around 99% of the votes counted in Latvia’s 15th Saeima election, the United List (AS) has secured a decisive victory, winning 42…
Latvia records lowest voter turnout since restoration of independence in 15th Saeima election · BNN
Voter turnout in Latvia’s 15th Saeima election has been the lowest since the restoration of independence, according to information compiled by LETA. With…
“Someone else decides for you” – Latvian president urges voters not to stay home on election day · BNN
Making a choice in an election is certainly not easy, but it is always possible to find a party that feels closer to…
Latvia elects its 15th Saeima today · BNN
Latvia’s 15th Saeima election takes place today, with 1,428 candidates from 14 political party lists competing for 100 seats in parliament. There are…
Nepal to reduce flood risk by draining four glacial lakes · BNN
Nepal will launch an effort this year to drain four high-altitude glacial lakes in order to reduce flood risks—a move prompted by flash…
