Aglona message: Politics must rid itself of greed to save Latvia
August 15, 2025
BNN IN FOCUS | Why is the Latvian Government reviewing early retirement pensions? Political analyst explains budget risks
The issue of early retirement pensions is currently at the center of public attention, as the government plans significant changes to the system…
Thailand and Cambodia exchanges artillery fire
Despite international calls for a ceasefire, Thailand and Cambodia have continued to exchange artillery fire, with the conflict spreading to new areas, Reuters…
African Swine Fever spreads in Latvia – FVS imposes quarantine
The Food and Veterinary Service (FVS) has detected the third African Swine Fever (ASF) outbreak of the year in a domestic pig holding…
Former Ukrainian Army commander indicates possible duration of war
Former Commander-in-Chief of the Ukrainian Armed Forces and current Ambassador to the United Kingdom, Valerii Zaluzhnyi, has warned that Russia’s war against Ukraine…
France recognizes Palestine; Europe turns tougher on Israel
French President Emmanuel Macron has announced that France will establish formal diplomatic relations with Palestine, and Europe is increasingly demanding an end to…
Zelensky has decided not to limit anti-corruption institutions
A few days after protests broke out in Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelensky has submitted a bill that would restore the independence of the…
New ministry regulation in Latvia will change the role of school principals
School principals should be able to temporarily substitute for teachers, but regularly teaching classes is incompatible with their duties, said Rūdolfs Kalvāns (National…
Weather forecast: variable conditions, with hail and heavy rain in places
Both on Friday and during the weekend, the sun will shine at times. At night, rainfall will be limited to isolated areas, but…
Moscow: Germany’s militarization is worrying
Russia has accused German Chancellor Friedrich Merz of taking the path of armaments, saying such actions are “grounds for concern,” Reuters reported. The…
