Latvian President Rinkēvičs: Latvia must be ready for all threat scenarios, including military ones
Latvia must be prepared for any scenario, ranging from new hybrid attacks to conventional military threats, President Edgars Rinkēvičs told the LETA news…
North Korea hosts international marathon after a six-year break
North Korea hosted the Pyongyang International Marathon on Sunday, the 6th of April, for the first time in six years after the Covid-19…
Increase in navigation system disruptions in Latvian airspace
Disruptions to global satellite navigation systems in Latvian airspace were recorded 290 times in the first three months of this year, which is…
Trump compares global tariffs and market reaction to taking medicine
A few hours before Monday, the 7th of April, when some expect the market to fall significantly due to US tariffs, US President…
Cold and wet spring continues in Latvia – snow cover expected in some areas
On Monday, the 7th of April, the sky will remain cloudy, with only occasional glimpses of sunshine. Light precipitation is expected in some…
US will know within weeks whether Russia is serious about peace, says Secretary of State Rubio
The US will know in a few weeks whether Russia is serious about peace with Ukraine, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said…
BNN IN FOCUS | Rajevskis: The State quietly squanders, yet no one is held accountable – that’s why the public no longer trusts the system
One of the hottest topics of the week was the State Audit Office’s findings about economically unjustified—and in some cases even illegal—spending from…
TV celebrity Dr Oz confirmed as head of US Medicare and Medicaid
The Republican-controlled US Senate confirmed celebrity doctor and former TV host Mehmet Oz by 53 votes to 45 to head the institution that…
BNN INTERVIEW | Birth rate crisis, pensioners still working, yet there’s labour shortage – Welfare Minister Uzulnieks on today’s Latvia
Author: Ilona Bērziņa Minister of Welfare Reinis Uzulnieks (ZZS) identifies his top priorities as demography, employment, and improving the quality of life for…
