Potato season in Latvia catastrophic – some farms may not survive
Due to this year’s unfavorable weather conditions, some potato growers in Latvia may face bankruptcy, Aiga Kraukle, Chair of the Board of the…
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Trump wins in court against YouTube: when does caution turn into censorship?
US President Donald Trump has won a lawsuit against YouTube and will receive 24.5 million dollars in damages after the platform suspended his…
Ašeradens considers Latvia’s 2026 state budget “very, very good”
Next year’s state budget is very good, Finance Minister Arvils Ašeradens (New Unity) said in an interview with TV3’s program 900 Seconds on…
Trump’s Gaza peace plan: what will it bring?
European and Middle Eastern leaders have welcomed US President Donald Trump’s peace plan for Gaza, and he has warned Hamas that it must…
Cool nights and chilly days ahead in Latvia
On Tuesday, clouds will occasionally cover the sun, but no significant precipitation is expected, according to the Latvian Environment, Geology and Meteorology Centre….
Deposit refund system in Latvia becomes more modern
This autumn, Latvia plans to expand the option of transferring deposit refunds from reverse vending machines directly to bank accounts, announced Miks Stūrītis,…
Fighting the roots of disease and disorder: Poland plans to limit alcohol sales hours
Poland wants to limit the hours of alcohol sales to combat health problems, reduce crime and curb excessive drinking, writes Politico. Warsaw has…
BNN IN FOCUS | The Istanbul Convention debate once again comes down to power
The uproar over the Union of Greens and Farmers (ZZS) joining the opposition’s initiative to vote on Latvia’s withdrawal from the Istanbul Convention…
Wildfire-filled summer prompts Spain to think about better forest management
This summer has been marked by particularly severe forest fires in the northwestern region of Galicia, and locals have called for the revival…
