Three prisons in Latvia planned for closure following the opening of the new Liepāja facility
After the opening and launch of operations at the new Liepāja prison, three prisons are expected to be closed — not only the…
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Poll: Americans see UN as ineffective, yet necessary
A new Gallup poll shows that a large majority of Americans believe the United Nations (UN) is important, but are critical of its…
US support for Latvia – 700 million dollars for defense, but the future remains uncertain
In recent years, the total amount of US financial support available to Latvia for defense projects through various funding programs has reached approximately…
BNN IN FOCUS | The week of ultimatums: Coalition concedes, but New Unity faces an ideological collapse
Last week could in some sense be called the “week of ultimatums.” The Union of Greens and Farmers (ZZS) forcefully demanded the preservation…
Hospital work and financing in Latvia – different views from LVSADA and the State Audit Office
After reviewing the State Audit Office’s report on the planning of inpatient healthcare, the Latvian Health and Social Care Workers’ Trade Union (LVSADA)…
Recognizing Palestinian statehood: Israel angered, Britain asks it to think before doing
As the UN General Assembly sessions approach, Britain, Canada, Australia and Portugal have recognized Palestinian statehood, further angering Israel, Reuters reports. The moves…
Russia ready for escalation — Latvia must be prepared today, stresses Sprūds
At present, there is no direct military threat to Latvia or NATO, but provocations, sabotage, and the escalation of incidents cannot be ruled…
Russia continues to test NATO – this time in Estonia
On Saturday, the 20th of September, NATO scrambled two Eurofighter jets over the Baltic Sea to escort Russian reconnaissance aircraft, and it was…
Weather turning colder: even first frosts possible
On Monday, the weather will be mostly cloudy, though in some places the skies will clear, allowing the sun to shine. Rain is…
