VIDEO | Russian drone attack damages Chornobyl nuclear plant shelter, says Zelenskyy
A Russian drone strike overnight caused significant damage to the radiation protection structure of the fourth unit of the Chornobyl nuclear power plant,…
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Security and changes: Teikmanis on Latvia’s path travelled from 1990 to today
People should not fall into hysterics in the current geopolitical situation, said once the Latvian ambassador to Russia, Germany and US Andris Teikmanis…
Forbidden marriages, love letters and secret rituals – the history and traditions of Valentine’s Day
The story of the origin of Valentine’s Day is shrouded in many myths and legends. According to one version, this day is dedicated…
Minister Sabutis: Lithuania seeks more long-term EU financial support for key transport projects
The new multiannual budget of the European Union (EU) must secure more solid and long-term funding for the development of transport infrastructure projects…
Trump promises that Kyiv will have a role in peace talks with Russia
US President Donald Trump told reporters at the White House on Thursday, the 13th of February, that Ukraine will have a seat at…
Snow, clouds and frosty weather at -12° C in Latvia this weekend, meteorologists predict
On Friday it will snow in most of Latvia. However, the layer of snow will not increase significantly. Ice will form on roads…
BNN ANALYSES | A bird flu outbreak in Lithuania and the situation in Poland are concerning poultry farmers
Linas Jegelevičius Following the detection of an outbreak of avian (bird) influenza A(H5N1) virus among laying hens at UAB “Vilkyčių paukštynas” in the…
From speed limit violations to invasive plants: what penalties do Saema deputies receive?
Since September 2024 until January 2025, a total of ten Saeima deputies have received administrative penalties, according to information from the Information Centre…
Requirement to use Latvian language pre-election campaigns complies with the Constitution
The political party Harmony, which is currently unrepresented in the Latvian parliament, had challenged the provision of the law prohibiting the use of…
