Kaspars Gorkšs appointed Director of Latvia’s State Chancellery
October 20, 2026
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…
BNN focus | Political scientist’s view: What is really behind Stepaņenko’s financial gifts from Russia?
One of the biggest scandals of the week involved gifts received by Jūlija Stepaņenko, leader of the Sovereign Power party, from her father…
US efforts to supply gas to Balkan nations have alarmed Brussels
Efforts by US energy companies to expand their influence in the Western Balkans have raised concerns within the European Union that the region…
Xi’s US visit: red carpet rolled out, but desired outcome not achieved
Chinese President Xi Jinping’s visit to the US had a clear objective: China believes the US is trying to curb its rise to…
