Lithuanian minister Sabutis puts forward a Ukraine transport support fund
Lithuanian Minister of Transport and Communications Eugenijus Sabutis, at the International Transport Forum (ITF) Summit in Leipzig, Germany, emphasized the need to enhance…
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BNN ADVICE | Nature awakens in Latvia: plant and gather herbal teas for health
As the spring sun warms the earth and nature awakens, Latvia reveals its abundance—it is like an open-air pharmacy. Forests, meadows, gardens, and…
Weather shift ahead: after pleasant warmth, heavy rain and flooding risk expected
In the second half of the week, the weather in Latvia will become increasingly rainy again. On Thursday, precipitation is expected mainly in…
Former aide to Ukraine’s ex-President Yanukovych shot dead in Madrid
Unidentified assailants shot dead 51-year-old former Ukrainian politician Andriy Portnov outside a school in a wealthy area of Madrid on Wednesday, the 21st…
Ministry of Welfare: action needed now – demographic measures require at least 150 million
The Ministry of Welfare (MoW) has outlined that improving demographic policy in Latvia will require a total of 150 million euros, which includes…
Iran’s parliament approves strategic pact with Russia
The Iranian parliament on Wednesday, the 21st of May, approved a strategic partnership between Moscow and Tehran for the next 20 years, state…
BNN ADVICE | What to do with children on a rainy summer day – 5 creative indoor ideas
Summer is traditionally associated with sunshine, picnics, and outdoor play. However, even during this season, the weather can be unpredictable—rainy days are an…
Dismissal of Rēzekne City Council ruled constitutional
The Constitutional Court of Latvia has ruled that the dismissal of the Rēzekne City Council by the Saeima last year was in line…
Latvia suffers heavy defeat, fails to reach quarterfinals at Ice Hockey World Championship
On Tuesday in Stockholm, the Latvian men’s national ice hockey team suffered a heavy 1:6 defeat against Austria in their final group-stage match…
