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…
Meteorologists warn: subzero temperatures, snow, and ice returning to Latvia
On Friday, the skies will be cloudy, with gradual clearing expected in the afternoon in the eastern part of the country. Most areas…
Bulgaria erupts in protests; thousands demand government resignation
Further protests have erupted in the Bulgarian capital, Sofia, against the country’s minority government and its failure to tackle corruption, Reuters reports. Thousands…
