Greenpeace warns of threats to the Baltic Sea from Russia’s “shadow fleet”
Oil tankers belonging to Russia’s so-called “shadow fleet” are posing an increasing threat to the Baltic Sea and Germany’s coastline, the environmental organization…
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Protesters try to seize presidential palace in Tbilisi; PM accuses EU of incitement
Tbilisi has once again been rocked by protests, with protesters attempting to seize the presidential palace; five people have been detained and the…
Autumn has arrived – prolonged rain and only +10°C expected in Latvia
On Monday, skies will be mostly cloudy, with occasional clear spells during the day, according to the Latvian Environment, Geology and Meteorology Centre….
Consumer rights authority to fine “Ride Mobility” for failing to suspend operations after death of two girls in Imanta
The Consumer Rights Protection Centre (PTAC) will impose an administrative penalty on the shared e-bike operator Ride Mobility (SIA “Ride”) for failing to…
Estonian employers: Everyone who can work is needed; from other countries as well
The Estonian government wants to increase the number of foreign workers, but the opposition has called the plan irresponsible; meanwhile, employers believe that…
Opposition: If the Latvian government cannot cope, the President must act
If the coalition itself is unable to resolve the political crisis, it may be necessary for President Edgars Rinkēvičs to get involved, according…
Trump’s shadow over Nobel Prizes: academic freedom under threat
Scientists around the world are gearing up for the Nobel Prize ceremony, but one of the awarding committees has sounded the alarm, warning…
BNN IN FOCUS | Coalition in Latvia practically does not exist, parliament controlled by the opposition
This week confirmed that – however fragile Evika Siliņa’s government may be – it still holds, and talk of its imminent collapse seems…
Orbán against the world: who is he fighting and is he winning?
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán is no shrinking violet, but even considering his rather eccentric statements and actions, the last few weeks have…
