Protest at Kaunas mosque sparks debate over religiously motivated hatred
A protest organized by a motorcycle club outside the mosque in Kaunas – Lithuania’s second-largest city – has triggered a criminal investigation into…
Author: Ogres
Stepaņenko refuses to assess threat posed by Russia to Latvia
Jūlija Stepaņenko, the prime ministerial candidate of the Sovereign Power/Young Latvians alliance, did not provide a specific assessment of the threat posed by…
Stevedoring companies accuse NA of populism over grain transit: loud slogans with no understanding of consequences for Latvia’s economy
The Latvian Stevedoring Companies Association (LSA) has sharply criticised the National Alliance’s (NA) proposed ban on the transit of Russian grain, arguing that…
Trump outraged by Canada’s friendship with the EU; threatens “serious tariffs”
US President Donald Trump has once again resorted to his characteristic rhetoric, threatening retaliation should the European Union admit Canada as an associate…
Rain to spread across most of Latvia – winds to strengthen towards the end of the week
On Thursday, skies will be cloudy with some clear spells. Overnight into Thursday, a precipitation zone will cross Latvia from the west, bringing…
US uncovers alleged Russian terrorist group
US prosecutors have charged five individuals – believed to be collaborating with Russian intelligence services – with conspiracy to finance terrorism and plotting…
BNN IN FOCUS | Political party review: New Unity – from election winner to fighting for survival in the Saeima
Author: Ilona Bērziņa New Unity (JV) is very fond of playing the role of the “adult in the room”. But when that “adult”…
EC President: A strong and independent Europe must be built
On the 16th of September, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen called on European Union nations to stand united and forge a…
Denmark reports Russian flares fired at its helicopter
Denmark has accused a Russian warship of firing two flares at one of its helicopters while it was tracking Russian vessels in the…
