Estonia to buy drones for hunters to curb swine fever
In Estonia, the government will purchase 10 drones equipped with thermal cameras to help hunters find wild boars near enclosures where the infection…
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BNN interview | Juris Stukāns: Professionalism lacking in oversight of officials’ accountability
The responsibility of state and municipal officials is regulated by several legal acts, yet society has developed the impression that, in reality, no…
Drought in Turkey dries up water reservoirs; water restrictions imposed
A prolonged dry spell and heatwave have left major reservoirs in the northwestern province of Tekirdag dry, leaving some households without water for…
Erno Hildén appointed as new CEO of airBaltic
Latvia’s national airline airBaltic has appointed Erno Hildén as its new Chief Executive Officer, the company announced. He will assume the role on…
White House meeting gives Ukraine time, but nothing more for now
In contrast to the acrimonious meeting earlier this year, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and US President Donald Trump appeared calm and tried to…
Poland refuses to buy Latvia’s unused Covid-19 vaccines
Poland has declined Latvia’s offer to purchase unused Covid-19 vaccines, according to information from the Ministry of Health (VM) presented to the government….
Summer today, but autumn’s breath will arrive in Latvia by the weekend
On Tuesday, the sun will occasionally be covered by clouds, which in the afternoon may bring short showers and thunderstorms in some eastern…
Kleinbergs urges fans to welcome visitors with a smile: Basketball championship promises 60 million euros for Riga
Events of the European Men’s Basketball Championship could bring Riga and Latvia an economic boost of up to 60 million euros, Riga Mayor…
Despite Constitutional Court ruling, Prosecutor’s Office refuses to reopen case on criminally acquired property
Prosecutor Jānis Baumanis has rejected an application by Oskars Rode, representative of the company Kaspianlab LP, to reopen proceedings concerning criminally acquired property…
