“The system is rotten”, says Latvian Minister of Justice
Violence against women in Latvia is shameful, said Minister of Justice Inese Lībiņa-Egnere in an interview to LTV programme Rīta panorāma on Tuesday,…
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BNN SUMMARY OF THE WEEK: Participation, not negligence? Istanbul bubble. “Burning” deadline.
The shock over the inability or negligence on the side of Latvian police in regards to the recent murder in Jēkabpils has only…
Week in Lithuania: President signs law on migrant pushback; clears doubts about the procurements
In Lithuania, tripartite negotiations between the government, employers and workers on raising the minimum wage have begun, meanwhile, Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda continues…
NATO promises more concrete and detailed defence plans for Baltic States
NATO’s latest plans for the defence of Baltic States will be more detailed and concrete than the current ones, as announced by NATO…
Russia shells Ukrainian cities
Russia has attacked cities in Ukraine, both the capital Kyiv and settlements in the central and southern regions of the country, and at…
Discussion about Istanbul Convention brings Saeima deputy to tears
When discussing the opposition of the majority of Saeima deputies in regards to the ratification of the Istanbul Convention, deputy Leila Rasima spoke…
Synchronisation of Baltic power networks with Europe may happen in 2024
The synchronisation of Baltic power networks with that of continental Europe could happen in 2024, according to European Commissioner for Environment, Oceans and…
Latvian minister suggests “someone” should step down after murder in Jēkabpils
Someone should take responsibility and step down in light of the murder of the woman in Jēkabpils, said Minister of Finance and leader…
Latvia believes the possibility of Russia using nuclear arms is minimal
The Constitution Protection Bureau (SAB) has published an analytical assessment of Russia’s nuclear policy. BNN offers a look at this report. Since the…
