Lithuanians buys up generators and essentials after storm
After a weekend storm left hundreds of thousands of people without electricity in Lithuania as well, traders have reported a sharp increase in…
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BNN IN FOCUS | “We are not prepared” – former NAF Commander reveals major shortcomings in Latvia’s crisis management
The storm of the 22nd of August raises the question of whether Latvia is prepared for crises of this kind — and even…
BNN Interview | Cargo does not disappear — it goes to competitors. Latvia is losing millions and its place on the transit map
Ilona Bērziņa Latvia’s ports are still financing themselves, while the railway is already being supported by taxpayers. A shortage of funding is not…
Enjoy the sunshine while you can – rain set to return to Latvia this weekend
In the middle of the week, skies will be partly cloudy and no significant precipitation is expected, according to the Latvian Environment, Geology…
Merz: Germany faces serious threat
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on the 25th of August that drones found near Leipzig airport clearly show that Germany is under threat,…
Mysterious flight from Riga: US Air Force transport plane lands in Moscow
A US Air Force Boeing C-17 Globemaster III transport aircraft, flight number RCH4555, which departed from Riga, landed at Moscow’s Vnukovo Airport on…
US extends sanctions on Iran; China warns it will protect its interests
Beijing has vowed to protect its interests after the US announced it would extend sanctions on Iran and its trading partners, including China,…
Major storm damage in Latvia’s state forests could take four months to clear
The most significant damage caused by the storm in Latvia’s state forests could take four months to clear, provided weather conditions do not…
Storm disrupted one in five ATMs in Latvia – residents urged to keep cash on hand
During last weekend’s storm, 183 of Latvia’s 869 ATMs, or roughly one in five, experienced disruptions, including 17 of the country’s 94 critical…
