Low water level on Germany’s largest river disrupts freight transport
A heat wave sweeping across western Europe has caused water levels in Germany’s largest river, the Rhine, to drop below the level that…
Alcohol consumption decreases in Lithuania; more drunk drivers
In 2024, official alcohol consumption reached its lowest level in a decade, but the increasing number of alcohol-related deaths is a cause for…
Latvia faces risk of budget collapse – government incapable of action, Kulbergs warns
Saeima deputy and President of the Auto Association, Andris Kulbergs, expressed grave concerns during the TV24 program “Ziņu TOP”, warning that the Latvian…
Orbán accuses EU of organizing “repulsive” Pride march
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has called the Pride march “repulsive and shameful” and accused the European Union (EU) of helping to organize…
The Ministry of Economics in austerity mode: plans to eliminate 40 positions and save millions
As part of a review of administrative processes, the Ministry of Economics (EM) plans to reduce the number of employees by 40 positions,…
A heatwave approaches Latvia – temperatures to reach up to +30 degrees on Thursday
On Monday, Latvia’s weather will still be influenced by a cyclone, meaning that during the night, and only in the far eastern regions…
Estonian Prime Minister: EU must put more pressure on Hungary
Estonian Prime Minister Kristen Michal has said that European Union member states should put more pressure on Hungary over Moldova and Ukraine’s accession…
BNN IN FOCUS | Why do voters support mayors accused of fraud or disgraced in office?
Municipal elections in Latvia have concluded, and in some places, it seems that nothing has changed — the same people remain at the…
Riga has a new mayor – Viesturs Kleinbergs
On Friday, the 27 of June, Viesturs Kleinbergs, a representative of the Progressive party, was elected as the new Chairman of the Riga…
