Heavy rain and thunderstorms set to affect Latvia
June 15, 2026
Concerns grow: Internet shutdown in Iran could lead to severe digital isolation
Iran has been without internet for almost two weeks, with 92 million people without access to web services; telecommunications and text messaging have…
Rail Baltica finally moves forward in Latvia – construction to begin on a 30–35 km section
Construction companies have been given permission to start works on a 30–35 kilometre stretch of the Rail Baltica railway line project in Latvia,…
Two high-speed trains collide in Spain; death toll rises
A high-speed train derailed and crashed into an oncoming train in southern Spain on the evening of the 18th of January, sending it…
Leak of documents linked to Russian special services exposes an informant network in Latvia
Over the past two weeks, at least three individuals linked to the so-called “Baltic Anti-Fascists” group have been arrested. Through this group, an…
Danish Prime Minister: Europe will not succumb to blackmail
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, responding to US President Donald Trump’s threat of import tariffs, indicated that Europe will not succumb to blackmail,…
Latvia’s residents want to defend the country but don’t know how – expert warns
A system is needed to enable Latvian residents to participate in national defence in non-military ways, said Ieva Bērziņa, leading researcher at the…
Sunny but very cold in Latvia: what to expect this week
Monday and Tuesday will be sunny, although clouds will occasionally cover the sky. No precipitation is expected on these days. With light winds,…
Cartels seen by all, but no longer provable? Supreme court ruling shakes established practice
While society awaits clear answers on how cartels and behind-the-scenes agreements among major businesses will be tackled in Latvia, public debate is increasingly…
BNN IN FOCUS | Latvia is cornered on migration issues – political scientist blames government inaction
The influx of third-country migrants has become a difficult problem for Europe to resolve, and the European Union is attempting to address it…
