Merkel: You have to have power to talk to Putin
Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel criticized the European Union earlier this week for not using diplomacy to end the war in Ukraine, writes…
Author: Ogres
State Audit Office harshly criticizes LVM and Ministry of Agriculture: At least 130 million euros not directed to the state
The Latvian State Audit Office has identified significant shortcomings in the governance of Latvijas Valsts meži (LVM) and in the oversight exercised by…
Rain and thunderstorms expected across much of Latvia on Thursday
Skies will remain mostly cloudy across Latvia on Thursday, although some clearer periods are expected. During the night, rain is forecast in eastern…
Wanted former Polish politicians left Hungary via Serbia
In an interview with private media outlet TVN24, Hungary’s new Prime Minister Peter Magyar said that a former Polish politician facing embezzlement charges…
Japan struggles with allergies; pollen is to blame
A decision made 70 years ago to plant vast areas of Japan with just two species of trees is now backfired with pollen…
BNN interview | “Drones will continue entering Latvian airspace” — Former Armed Forces Commander calls for stronger air defense
“There is always the possibility that a drone will not crash in a field or forest but, God forbid, hit a house. If…
Lithuania also issues warning of airspace threat; ministers seek shelter
Lithuania also issued a warning of airspace threat on the morning of the 20th of May, urging residents to seek shelter; traffic at…
Ebola virus: Death toll rises
As health experts race to contain the deadly outbreak, the number of deaths from suspected Ebola has risen by 30% in a single…
In Latvia, Prosecutor General accuses politician of lying, Krauze demands retraction
Armands Krauze, leader of the Union of Greens and Farmers (ZZS) and recently dismissed from the post of Minister of Agriculture, is spreading…
