At least 78 people killed in crowd in the Yemeni capital
At least 78 people have died in the panic that broke out in the Yemeni capital when hundreds of local residents gathered at…
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BNN IN FOCUS | Latvian ombudsman suggests replacing orphan courts with family courts
One of the most important topics on the agenda of the Ombudsman’s Office is the topic of children’s rights, said Ombudsman Juris Jansons…
Meteorologists promise warm and sunny weekend in Latvia
As anticyclone activity continues, weather will remain dry, sunny and warm, according to Latvian Environment, Geology and Meteorology Centre. At night minimal air…
Latvia ranks among the 20 safest countries for women to travel alone
Traveling alone can be a challenge, especially if the traveler is a woman, and therefore the safest countries to visit even without travel…
VIDEO | bus engulfed in fire in Riga
On Monday, the 17th of April, a bus caught fire in Riga, Lubānas Street. No reports of any injuries, as reported by Rīgas…
Latvian For Stability party prohibited from using Sigulda’s trade symbol S!
Riga City Vidzeme Suburb Court has confirmed the peaceful resolution reached on the 11th of April between Sigulda Council and political party For…
Weather to be warm and calm in Latvia this week; some rain expected
Weather will remain influenced by an anticyclone this week, according to Latvian Environment, Geology and Meteorology Centre. In the first half of the…
BNN SUMMARY OF THE WEEK: Pīlēns enters the stage. Minister doubtful. Kaja upstages Krišjānis
After an Eastern break, architect, businessman and millionaire Uldis Pīlēns announced plans to run for presidency in Latvia. His plans, according to some,…
Week in Lithuania: President denies contact with the KGB; Central Bank will not supplement the budget
The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) has announced that Lithuania needs to publish statistics on whistleblowers, while the Lithuanian Finance Minister…
