China probes use of formaldehyde in cabbage preservation
Chinese authorities have launched an investigation to verify reports of formaldehyde being used in the preservation of cabbage intended for human consumption, the…
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The Danube is drying up; Europe has no plan
This summer, European countries along the Danube have tried a variety of ways to deal with the consequences of the drying up of…
“It has not been proven when, where, how much, how or for what” – former Bank of Latvia governor delivers final statement in court
Former Bank of Latvia Governor Ilmārs Rimšēvičs, who is accused of bribery-related offences, said in his final statement on Monday that it had…
Latvian PM: Latvia has not learned enough from the war in Ukraine
Last weekend’s storm showed that the country’s services are not properly coordinated with one another, Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs (AS) stressed in a…
Latvian president raises alarm after storm: instructions alone are not enough in a crisis
During a crisis, instructions often cannot be followed, which is why initiative and common sense are also needed, Latvian President Edgars Rinkēvičs said…
Storm retreats, but meteorologists have new updates – another cyclone to approach Latvia over the weekend
On Monday, the effects of the departing cyclone will still be felt, with brief rain expected in many areas and thunderstorms developing locally…
BNN IN FOCUS | Storm becomes Latvia’s stress test – what would happen if the power stayed out for several days?
BNN IN FOCUS | Storm becomes Latvia’s stress test – what would happen if the power stayed out for several…
Latvia hit by most destructive storm since 2005 – more than 100,000 households without electricity
On Saturday evening, 22 August, Latvia was hit by its most destructive storm since January 2005, according to meteorological data. According to electricity…
BNN IN FOCUS | “Arrogant officials don’t understand” – CSDD data leak also poses a threat to democracy
The cyberattack on Latvia’s Road Traffic Safety Directorate (CSDD) and the leak of data belonging to 1.2 million residents show that Latvia is…
