BNN IN FOCUS | The week of ultimatums: Coalition concedes, but New Unity faces an ideological collapse
Last week could in some sense be called the “week of ultimatums.” The Union of Greens and Farmers (ZZS) forcefully demanded the preservation…
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Hospital work and financing in Latvia – different views from LVSADA and the State Audit Office
After reviewing the State Audit Office’s report on the planning of inpatient healthcare, the Latvian Health and Social Care Workers’ Trade Union (LVSADA)…
Recognizing Palestinian statehood: Israel angered, Britain asks it to think before doing
As the UN General Assembly sessions approach, Britain, Canada, Australia and Portugal have recognized Palestinian statehood, further angering Israel, Reuters reports. The moves…
Russia ready for escalation — Latvia must be prepared today, stresses Sprūds
At present, there is no direct military threat to Latvia or NATO, but provocations, sabotage, and the escalation of incidents cannot be ruled…
Russia continues to test NATO – this time in Estonia
On Saturday, the 20th of September, NATO scrambled two Eurofighter jets over the Baltic Sea to escort Russian reconnaissance aircraft, and it was…
Weather turning colder: even first frosts possible
On Monday, the weather will be mostly cloudy, though in some places the skies will clear, allowing the sun to shine. Rain is…
Macron: Gaza war is undermining Israel’s image in the eyes of the world
French President Emmanuel Macron has warned that the Israeli army’s military operations in Gaza are undermining its credibility in the eyes of the…
Price drops by 30 million euros — Vanšu Bridge renovation now offered for €70 million
Bidders have offered to carry out the reconstruction of the Vanšu Bridge for around 70 million euros, according to information published in the…
Latvia’s Finance Ministry outlines the 2026 budget — more funding for security and social support
According to an informational report submitted to the government by the Ministry of Finance titled “On Priority Measures to Be Included in the…
