Heavy rain and thunderstorms set to affect Latvia
June 15, 2026
From rain to frost: what weather can be expected in Latvia this week?
On Monday, skies will be cloudy. Periods of rain are expected in western and central regions, while eastern areas will still see snow…
Baltic Prime Ministers urge EU to recognise economic challenges of the Eastern border regions
Economic challenges faced by the eastern border regions must be recognised at the European Union (EU) level, the prime ministers of the three…
BNN IN FOCUS | Latvian society has shown it can push back against political decisions — and will do so again if necessary
“Neither the government nor the Saeima really understands what it is doing,” protesters gathered outside the Cabinet of Ministers building said last weekend…
“Envelope culture” still holds in Lithuanian medicine
Almost a fifth of Lithuanians admit that they have given money or some other reward in exchange for medical services in recent years….
Latvia’s healthcare system must be prepared for “X Hour” and geopolitical shocks, says speaker of Parliament
Latvia’s healthcare system must be prepared to function fully during “X Hour” and in the face of geopolitical shocks, Speaker of the Saeima…
Estonian court sentences pro-Russian politician to prison for treason
The Harju County Court has sentenced Estonian citizen Aivo Peterson, one of the leaders of the Koos party, to 14 years in prison…
Budapest mayor faces charges for allowing Pride march
Budapest’s liberal mayor Gergely Karácsony has said that police have recommended charges against him for violating government orders and allowing a Pride march…
Riga City Council plans to sell Rīgas namu pārvaldnieks
The Riga City Council has prepared a draft resolution proposing the sale of the municipality-owned company Rīgas namu pārvaldnieks (RNP). To enable the…
Bulgaria’s government resigns; political uncertainty ahead
The resignation of the Bulgarian government on the 11th of December puts an end to an unpopular coalition, but is likely to usher…
