OPINION | New government’s ministers are known, but Latvia’s future is shrouded in fog
Ilona Bērziņa, BNN The declaration of the forming government came three days before the Saeima’s vote for Evika Siliņa’s proposed composition. Candidates for…
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China criticizes EU over electric vehicle subsidy investigation
China on Thursday, the 14th of September condemned the European Union’s action as “blatant protectionism” after Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced…
Ministry: additional funding will help ensure continuity of laboratory services
On Tuesday, the 12th of September, Latvia’s government supported the suggestion to allocate an additional amount of EUR 11.2 million towards laboratory examinations,…
BNN ANALYSES | As Lithuanian doctors resort to drastic walkouts, politicians scratch heads – what to do?
Linas Jegelevičius Unhappy with work conditions, employees go on strike. But the dissatisfaction with their workplace has led to unconventional protest forms among…
VIDEO | Italy’s Lampedusa faces dramatic migrant influx
Lampedusa, the Italian island, is facing a crisis situation as it struggles with a surge in boat migrant arrivals from North Africa, with…
AS puts Latvian minister on blast about sexual education study materials for nine-year-olds
Members of the Combined List (AS) political party have turned to the Saeima Praesidium with a request to demand explanations from Minister of…
Combined List party suggests plan to reduce electricity transmission tariffs by 40%
On Thursday, the 14th of September, Saeima deputies decided to submit the plan composed by the Combined List (AS) to reduce electricity tariffs…
Cruise ship stuck aground in Greenland; unsuccessful rescue attempt
The stranded vessel, the Ocean Explorer, with 206 people on board, has been stuck in mud and silt in the Alpefjord national park…
Ukraine conducts missile strike in Crimea
Ukraine on Wednesday, the 13th of September, carried out a significant attack on naval targets and port infrastructure in Crimea, targeting the Russian…
