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 —…
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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…
New professional military secondary school to be established in Latvia
The Ministry of Defence will establish a professional military secondary school in Malta, Rēzekne Municipality, to strengthen patriotic education and provide military training…
Unemployment in Estonia hits 12-year high
According to Statistics Estonia, in the first quarter of 2025, the unemployment rate was 8.6%, the employment rate was 67.4%, and the labour…
Foggy windows and no room for bikes – “Vivi” trains still plagued by defects
Approximately 300 windows in the new Czech-made “Škoda Vagonka” electric trains, operated by Pasažieru vilciens(PV), have been found to be defective, the company…
No support in Saeima for paid menstrual leave initiative
On Wednesday, members of the Saeima’s Mandates, Ethics and Submissions Committee acknowledged that menstruation can cause significant discomfort and reduce women’s work capacity….
