Louvre problems continue as leaking pipes damage books
In November, water damaged hundreds of books in the Louvre’s Egyptian section, further highlighting the poor technical condition of the world’s most visited…
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December in Latvia will be among the warmest on record
Persistent frost and snow are not expected in the coming weeks, and this December is forecast to become one of the warmest in…
Freezing rain and wet snow expected on Monday – forecasters warn drivers
Monday will bring overcast skies across the country. During the night into Monday, rain is expected in some western areas, while in the…
Invasive slugs threaten gardens in Lithuania too
Invasive slug species in Lithuania are causing serious damage to crops, gardens and public green spaces, and despite the use of plant protection…
BNN IN FOCUS | Will the Latvian Government fall? Rajevskis outlines possible scenarios after the budget vote
With the state budget now adopted, questions surrounding the stability of the Latvian government have resurfaced. Various scenarios are circulating in political circles…
Estonian ministries replace Christmas bonuses with performance bonuses
Although Estonian ministries have indicated that they will not pay out Christmas bonuses, performance bonuses will be awarded at the end of the…
Woman detained in Latvia for allegedly transferring funds to the Russian army
The State Security Service (VDD) has detained a woman on suspicion of responding to a call to provide financial resources to the Russian…
Israel allowed to enter Eurovision 2026; four countries pull out
The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) has decided to allow Israel to enter the Eurovision Song Contest, but Spain, the Netherlands, Ireland and Slovenia…
Babiš to be confirmed as Czech Prime Minister; conflict of interest resolved
Czech President Petr Pavel will appoint billionaire populist politician Andrej Babiš as prime minister, Politico reports. Babiš announced on the evening of the…
