Third Latvian volunteer soldier killed in Ukraine
Latvian volunteer soldier Nikita Tarenov, known by the callsign “Latvietis” (“The Latvian”), has been killed in Ukraine. He is the third Latvian volunteer…
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Fuel prices in the Baltics: Riga sees drop, Tallinn and Vilnius see increases
During the past week, fuel prices across the Baltic capitals moved in different directions. In Riga, prices fell noticeably, while Tallinn saw increases,…
Warm but wet weekend ahead – rain and thunderstorms expected
On Saturday, skies will be mostly cloudy, though some clearing is expected, especially in the western parts of Latvia. Rain is forecast for…
Russia puts forward unacceptable demands in talks with Ukraine
On Friday, the first direct talks between Russia and Ukraine in more than three years concluded in Istanbul. According to Ukrainian sources, Russia…
BNN IN FOCUS | If Latvia fails to deliver: Rail Baltica sanctions threaten all three Baltic States
If the full Rail Baltica line is not completed by 2030, financial sanctions will be imposed on all three participating Baltic States —…
Dengue and Chikungunya may become endemic in Europe
A new study published on Thursday, the 15th of May, in The Lancet Planetary Health warns that the prevalence of tiger mosquitoes in…
Clouds and rain over the weekend – wet snow and frost still possible in some areas
On Friday, Latvia’s weather will be affected by the northern edge of a cyclone, bringing mostly cloudy skies, with occasional sunshine, according to…
Latvia qualifies for Eurovision final
In the second semi-final of the Eurovision Song Contest held in Basel, Switzerland, the Latvian ethno-music group Tautumeitas secured a spot in the…
Hungary and Slovakia can move away from Russian energy, report concludes
The EU’s plans to move away from Russian fuel do not pose a risk to the energy security of Hungary and Slovakia, but…
