BNN IN FOCUS | Political party review: The Progressives – attractive promises, an expensive programme and experience in power
Author: Ilona Bērziņa The Progressives (PRO) define themselves as a social democratic and green political force, advocating broader public services, more progressive taxation,…
Medication mix-up led to child’s death – Latvian nurse sentenced to two and a half years in prison
Riga City Court on Monday sentenced a nurse at the Children’s Clinical University Hospital (BKUS) to two and a half years in prison…
Legislative changes in Estonia to allow domestic mobile roaming during crises
Starting the 1st of October, mobile network users will be able to connect to another operator’s cell tower during emergencies if their own…
Lithuania refuses to accept extended Rail Baltica deadline – 2030 target remains
Despite an agreement among the Baltic states to extend the deadline for completing the first phase of the European railway project Rail Baltica…
Auction to raise funds for families of Latvians missing in Nepal
A month has passed since 33 Latvian residents went missing in Nepal. To provide practical support to their families during this difficult time,…
Switzerland rejects proposal to tighten neutrality rules
Swiss voters have rejected a proposal by right-wing forces to introduce stricter neutrality rules that would prevent the country from imposing economic sanctions…
“You will definitely be fooled” – former Latvian president warns voters not to ask AI who to vote for · BNN
Zatlers believes that overall there is too little passion in the election contest and that the campaign is proceeding rather lukewarmly, which could…
Five people arrested in counter-terrorism operation near British air force base
Five individuals have been arrested on suspicion of preparing a terrorist act after three suspicious vehicles were spotted near the Royal Air Force…
From +3°C at night to nearly +20°C during the day – what weather will the new week bring in Latvia?
Monday will be sunny, although clouds will occasionally cover the sky, and no precipitation is expected, according to the Latvian Environment, Geology and…
