Greece: Asylum seekers with rejected claims must leave the EU as soon as possible
Greece is leading a group of five European Union countries seeking to send asylum seekers – whose claims have been rejected and who…
How much will fuel cost in Latvia? Saeima advances another measure to cut prices
The Saeima Budget and Finance (Tax) Committee on Tuesday approved for the first reading amendments to the Energy Law drafted by the Union…
British authorities continue to investigate a suspected terrorist plot; foreign involvement not ruled out
British police have announced an investigation into whether other countries were involved in the alleged planning of a terrorist attack against a Royal…
Early voting ahead of Latvia’s 15th Saeima election draws higher-than-expected turnout – first figures revealed
Early voting ahead of Latvia’s 15th Saeima election began on Monday without any significant incidents, while voter activity was slightly higher than expected,…
Latvian health minister unsure whether 30% pay rise for healthcare workers can be achieved next year
Health Minister Hosams Abu Meri (New Unity) is convinced that healthcare workers need a pay rise next year, but he is uncertain whether…
Poland eases rules; will shoot down airspace violators more quickly
On the 28th of September, Polish Deputy Defense Minister Cezary Tomczyk announced that Poland plans to simplify the procedure for shooting down objects…
Temperatures in Latvia to reach +20°C at the end of September – but October will gradually bring changes
Tuesday and Wednesday will bring more clouds, with isolated rain clouds bringing light rain in some areas, according to the Latvian Environment, Geology…
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…
