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…
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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…
EU rejects request for early disbursement of part of loan · BNN
The European Union (EU) has rejected Ukraine’s request for an early disbursement of part of a 90 billion euro loan to cover this…
A botched sabotage attempt in Leipzig has shed light on a broader Russian campaign · BNN
Had the explosive device at Leipzig Airport detonated on the 4th of August, investigators might not have gained such a clear insight into…
BNN IN FOCUS | Don’t stay at home – vote! · BNN
Once every four years, every eligible Latvian citizen has an opportunity to influence the country’s political direction, prosperity and who will be at…
From threatening emails to foreign interference – what is Latvian police preparing for during the Saeima election? · BNN
Latvia’s State Police (VP) is seriously prepared for various possible provocations related to the upcoming 15th Saeima election, State Police Chief Armands Ruks…
Number of AI companies in the Baltics grows by 53% · BNN
The number of artificial intelligence (AI) companies in the Baltics has grown by more than half over the past year, from 184 to…
Diplomatic disagreements broke out between South Korea and Ukraine; Seoul threatens consequences · BNN
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has threatened with “further actions” if Ukraine does not publicly apologize for letting the general public know…
20 million euro cap set per kilometre of Rail Baltica · BNN
The Latvian government on Thursday set a maximum cost ceiling of 20 million euros per kilometre for the Rail Baltica railway project, Prime…
