Latvian Crisis Management Council disagrees on restrictions; update promised on Thursday
The Crisis Management Council plans to discuss tighter Covid-19 restrictions on Thursday, 7 October, as reported by the State Chancellery. Members of the…
Category: Politics
Latvia’s budget for emergencies expanded by EUR 300 million for 2021
According to the order issued by the Latvian government, the state budget programme for emergencies will be expanded by EUR 300 million for…
NATO members should co-operate more with aspiring states, says Stoltenberg
Although NATO enlargement will not take place soon countries aspiring to join the military alliance should see more co-operation from current member states,…
Opinion | On Gobzems’ manipulative methods. «You’re getting screwed»
«Uncovering lies, conspiracies and other made up stories requires a lot more effort and resources than coming up with them. Mass distributed lies…
Saeima deputies to gather for a meeting in person after a twelve month break
On Thursday, 2 September, members of Latvia’s Saeima will gather for this first meeting of the autumn session in person, BNN was told…
What are Kaljulaid’s plans after Estonian presidency?
Estonian President Kersti Kaljulaid will leave office in October after her successor was elected in a presidential election on Tuesday, August 31. Five…
BNN ANALYSES | Flashback to Latvian politics as notorious ex-minister Šlesers wants to return
In the Latvian political arena, former minister Ainārs Šlesers was not seen for seven years. In two decades, the politician and businessman had…
Moscow reports losing Emergencies Minister in tragic accident
In Russian Arctic, the country’s Emergencies Minister Yevgeny Zinichev, has died during training, Russian state news agency TASS reports. The Russian Emergencies Ministry…
Latvian army commander: troops deserve bigger wages
Wages of troops of Latvian National Armed Forces (NBS) should be increased 10%, because currently the average pay is EUR 950, said NBD…
