US senators urge swift release of Baltic security funding amid growing Russian threats
US senators have called on Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth and Secretary of State Marco Rubio to release the remaining funds allocated by Congress…
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Time is running out, but talks have yet to begin – Latvian president comments on formation of new government
Latvia’s new government could still be formed by the country’s Independence Day celebrations, President Edgars Rinkēvičs believes. Asked whether he was satisfied with…
Just one week after approval, Latvian parliament reverses decision to grant citizenship to Vishwanath
On Thursday, the Latvian parliament, the Saeima, adopted urgent legislation declaring invalid from the date of its adoption a law passed just one…
US Vice President declines to openly endorse Netanyahu in Israeli Parliamentary elections
US Vice President JD Vance has declined to follow the example of President Donald Trump—who has openly endorsed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu…
“We passed the exam with a grade of four” – New Unity prepares for crucial battle after election setback
The next municipal elections will be decisive for New Unity (JV), and preparations must begin immediately, Edmunds Jurēvics, chairman of the party alliance’s…
After more than two weeks of silence, Latvian prime minister reveals which parties he will approach for coalition talks
Latvia’s Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs (United List) has announced that his party will begin negotiations with potential coalition partners next week to form…
BNN IN FOCUS | Political scientist’s view: Real action to weaken Russia is needed, not politicised slogans
This week, Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs suddenly appeared to realise that grain transported in transit from Russia and Belarus does not belong to…
French presidential hopeful condemns Trump and calls for a stronger Europe
Raphaël Glucksmann, a center-left candidate for the French presidency, has condemned US President Donald Trump’s decision to ease restrictions on Russian diesel exports,…
BNN IN FOCUS | Political scientist’s view: “Where will we make the cuts?” – Rajevskis warns of the cost of banning grain transit
Latvia is planning to ban the transit of grain from Russia and Belarus, but it remains unclear how thoroughly the consequences of such…
