German Chancellor’s reshuffle fails to deliver expected results
In normal circumstances, the summer recess of the German parliament is a time when politicians can breathe a sigh of relief and journalists…
Category: Politics
BNN IN FOCUS | “Those who fail to deliver on their promises go home” – political analyst gives blunt assessment of parties’ election prospects
As Latvia moves closer to the next parliamentary election, the race for voters’ support is becoming increasingly competitive. Could the popularity of the…
Britain’s new cabinet – some stay, some leave
Britain’s new prime minister, Andy Burnham, wasted no time in showing on his first day that there was more to his carefully crafted…
Britain has a new prime minister – the fifth in four years
The 20th of July brought a new prime minister to Britain, and as the fifth in four years, the new Labour leader Andy…
Latvia strengthens protection of energy infrastructure amid fears of possible Russian provocations
Latvia is strengthening security measures at key energy facilities amid concerns over possible Russian provocations, Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs said in an interview…
Trump speaks of “shocking vulnerabilities” in US election security
US President Donald Trump has given a speech in which he blamed China for interfering in the 2020 presidential election and hinted at…
Serbia to continue supporting Ukraine, but won’t pressure Moscow
Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić said on the 15th of July that the country would continue to provide humanitarian aid to Ukraine, but did…
While Russia earns hundreds of millions, Latvia loses hundreds of jobs
While LDz Cargo, the freight subsidiary of Latvian Railways (LDz), is carrying out large-scale layoffs due to declining cargo volumes, Russia’s state railway…
BNN Focus | Latvia’s party ratings: Anger or turnout?
The political party popularity ratings published in June by the research centre SKDS, commissioned by Latvian Television, have given some political forces reason…
