Čakste: Latvenergo’s deal with Tet and LMT could slow investment pace in wind and solar parks
The involvement of AS Latvenergo in the acquisition of shares in the telecom companies SIA Tet and SIA Latvijas mobilais telefons (LMT), currently…
Autumn has arrived: when will warmth return to Latvia?
At the beginning of the week, meteorological autumn will set in across the country – Monday will mark the start of meteorological autumn…
World Health Organization warns of risks from heat in workplaces
Workers around the world need better protection from heat in the workplace, which will become a serious problem in the face of climate…
BNN IN FOCUS | Political analyst on Latvia’s bleak financial future: Money squandered, GDP not growing
This week’s focus is on the Ministry of Finance’s forecast of national debt growth from 20.5 billion euros this year to nearly 29…
Women in Lithuania earn 10% less than men; ombud calls for improvement
According to data from the Bank of Lithuania, women in Lithuania earn on average 10% less than men, and the announcement has sparked…
Belarus reports plan to equip missile systems with nuclear warheads
Belarus is evaluating how to increase missile production and is looking at ways to equip its Polonez missile launchers with nuclear warheads, Reuters…
Food waste and reselling: McDonald’s cancels promotion in Japan
Fast food restaurant chain McDonald’s in Japan has canceled a planned distribution of One Piece cards with children’s sets because a previous promotion…
Latvia’s security – stable or fragile? The National Guard commander responds
Latvia’s Armed Forces are becoming more capable and smarter every day, said the new Commander of the National Guard, Aivars Krjukovs, in an…
Zatlers warns: “Paper security guarantees” will not bring peace in Ukraine
To achieve peace in Ukraine, hiding behind security guarantees only “on paper” will not work, and therefore a bold step would be to…
