BNN SUMMARY OF THE WEEK: “Burned wires”. Wealth over law? Revenge, not a penalty. “Post-Soviet” France
The fact that the Constitutional Court of Latvia would not pay any mind to Ķekava County Council’s good intentions to keep its residents…
Category: Social
12 fines issued for pro-Russian social media posts in Estonia this year
The Estonian Police and Border Guard Board (PPA) has already imposed 51 punishments for using pro-Russian, war-glorifying symbols or justifying Russian violence, 12…
India to surpass China population-wise this year
Population-wise India will likely surpass China by nearly three million people by mid-2023, according to the forecast from the United Nations. Estimates from…
Police detain pastor on suspicion of sexual violence against a child
Police in Latvia have detained a pastor of the Riga St. Albert Roman Catholic Church, as confirmed by the State Police. Police invite…
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…
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…
