BNN IN FOCUS | Nature restoration “splits” European Union and Latvian MEPs
The European Parliament (EP) has passed a position on European Commission’s proposed divisive Nature Restoration Act by a narrow margin of votes. This…
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Latvian authorities close down Russian billionaire’s indirectly owned business
Latvian State Revenue Service (VID) has decided to close down economic operations of LLC Klauģu muiža, which is indirectly owned by internationally sanctioned…
Students in Riga want discounts for single-trip tickets to come back
On Wednesday, the 12th of June, Riga City Council decided to send the request from students to bring back discounts for single-trip public…
In Estonia, the number of shoplifting cases has increased by 50%
The data of the Estonian Police and Border Guard Board (PPA) and ERGO Insurance show that more thefts from shops were registered this…
Latvian residents worried the most about the rise of utilities, electricity and food prices
According to Luminor Bank, results from a survey by Norstat that interviewed 1 011 respondents aged 18 to 74 years, Latvian residents are…
Berlusconi leaves a generous inheritance to his children, girlfriend and advisor
Former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi’s last will has been revealed, and the late tycoon’s wealth and businesses have been distributed to his…
Drought damages young forest stands
The lasting drought has damaged agricultural crops and young forest stands, according to information compiled by Forests Service Centre (MKPC). MPKC notes the…
SEPLP: LTV needs to improve internal order for work during emergencies
Latvian Public Electronic Mass Media Council (SEPLP), after evaluating the explanations from LTV about the failure to ensure a high quality live broadcast…
Meta creates an app that will compete with Twitter
Facebook’s parent company Meta plans to launch a new social platform that will compete with the popular platform Twitter, writes the BBC. Called…
