Riga’s mayor leaves his political party
Following the decision by Latvia’s Ministry of Environment Protection and Regional Development to halt Riga’s territorial planning for the foreseeable future, Mayor of…
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Afghan school girls sent home as Taliban puts female education on hold
In Afghanistan, which is controlled by the Taliban radical Islamist group since 2021, girls above class six, have not been allowed to attend…
Latvian Saeima hands over St Peter’s Church to Latvian Evangelical Lutheran Church
On Thursday, 24 February, Latvia’s Saeima passed in the final reading the Law on Riga St Peter’s Church, in which it is stated…
Reminder! Clocks to be turned hour forward this Sunday
In Latvia the switch to summer time will happen at 3:00 a.m. on 27 March (the night to Sunday). Clocks will need to…
Analysts: Putin’s announcement on gas supply payments in rouble only will increase prices
Russian President Vladimir Putin’s decision to accept payments for gas supplies only in roubles will mean further increase of prices on natural gas….
BNN ANALYSES | Effort to integrate Ukrainian refugees is huge, but facing serious challenges
Linas Jegelevičius for the BNN Lithuania has unleashed a huge effort aiming to integrate Ukrainian refugees here in their new home. But the…
Day 29 of war in Ukraine: Month of aggression and resistance, Russian losses’ estimate, Zelensky calls for peace rallies
On Thursday, March 24, a month has passed since Russia launched its current phase of military aggression against Ukraine. Ukrainian Armed Forces have…
Covid-19 in Baltic States. 3 324 in Latvia 4 580 in Lithuania, 1 449 in Estonia
A total of 3 324 new Covid-19 infection cases were found in Latvia in the last 24 hours. 21 people have died, of…
Disinformation – one of the biggest threats during a war. How to deal with it?
Unfriendly countries and organisations actively use misleading information to influence our values and behaviour. One of the objectives of this propaganda is reducing…
