BNN IN FOCUS | Political analyst on Latvia’s bleak financial future: Money squandered, GDP not growing
This week’s focus is on the Ministry of Finance’s forecast of national debt growth from 20.5 billion euros this year to nearly 29…
Author: Ogres
Women in Lithuania earn 10% less than men; ombud calls for improvement
According to data from the Bank of Lithuania, women in Lithuania earn on average 10% less than men, and the announcement has sparked…
Belarus reports plan to equip missile systems with nuclear warheads
Belarus is evaluating how to increase missile production and is looking at ways to equip its Polonez missile launchers with nuclear warheads, Reuters…
Food waste and reselling: McDonald’s cancels promotion in Japan
Fast food restaurant chain McDonald’s in Japan has canceled a planned distribution of One Piece cards with children’s sets because a previous promotion…
Latvia’s security – stable or fragile? The National Guard commander responds
Latvia’s Armed Forces are becoming more capable and smarter every day, said the new Commander of the National Guard, Aivars Krjukovs, in an…
Zatlers warns: “Paper security guarantees” will not bring peace in Ukraine
To achieve peace in Ukraine, hiding behind security guarantees only “on paper” will not work, and therefore a bold step would be to…
Ukraine will need tens of thousands of European soldiers
European NATO members should not be naive when considering a peacekeeping force in Ukraine, but should understand that tens of thousands of soldiers…
Autumn mood already in August – fog, rain, and gusty winds expected
On Friday, skies will be partly cloudy with scattered showers in many places, and there is also a chance of occasional thunder, according…
Russian attack hits US-owned factory in western Ukraine
A major Russian attack has hit a US-owned Flex factory in Mukachevo, western Ukraine, reportedly producing household appliances, the Kyiv Independent reports. After…
