“We did everything we could” – Denali expedition member speaks about the tragedy
“I have written extensively about the grandeur and beauty of mountains. But mountains, like life itself, are both magnificent and terrifying at the…
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Western tourists cancel bookings in the Baltics, perceiving the region as an unsafe frontline border zone
News about renewed threats to the airspace of Latvia and the Baltic states has received wide coverage not only locally but also in…
BNN IN FOCUS | Latvia has a new government – political analyst comments on the biggest challenges ahead
Latvia has had a new government since Thursday, the 28th of May, led by Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs of the United List (AS)….
airBaltic repays part of state loan but signals need for additional financing
Latvia’s national airline, airBaltic, has repaid the first instalment of its state loan amounting to 6.4 million euro, according to the Ministry of…
Unsettled weather expected on Friday with rain and stronger winds
Friday will bring unsettled weather conditions, with sunshine alternating with clouds in the western part of the country, while skies in the eastern…
NATO to deploy new command headquarters in the Baltics with capacity for 50,000 troops
Germany and the Netherlands will establish a joint tactical headquarters in the Baltic states this year to command forces on NATO’s eastern flank…
Estonian Artists’ Association defrauded of 700,000 euros; perpetrators arrested
Estonian police on the 25th of May detained two people in connection with a 700,000 euro fraud from the Artists’ Association, writes ERR…
Child Protection Centre raises alarm over children’s emotional well-being in Latvia
The Child Protection Centre (BAC) received more than 1,700 submissions regarding possible violations of children’s rights last year, nearly twice as many as…
“It’s dangerous to think everything will somehow be fine” — expert concerned about Latvians’ preparedness for crises
Latvians’ individual preparedness for crisis situations is very low, and the weakest points are uncertainty and lack of practical knowledge about how to…
