China begins construction of world’s largest dam
Chinese authorities have begun construction on what will be the world’s largest hydroelectric dam in Tibet, a project that has sparked concerns in…
Utena College offers Russian language studies; legal, but disappointing
Utena College in northeastern Lithuania offers several study programs in Russian, and although it is legal, more than one has already questioned the…
Estonian police to reintroduce “cooling-off” for speeders
Estonian police are looking for ways to improve driving behavior and will once again offer speeders a choice of taking a 45-minute “cooling-off”…
Kremlin: Putin ready for talks; won’t back down from goals
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Russian dictator Vladimir Putin was ready to sit down at the negotiating table, but Moscow still wanted to…
Central Market could be privatized: how is Riga preparing for painful austerity measures?
The government has not officially asked municipalities to consider austerity measures, admitted Riga Vice Mayor Edvards Ratnieks (National Alliance) in an interview with…
“Speak Latvian – and others will speak Latvian to you” – Language Centre director on society’s shared responsibility
The state must play an active role in implementing language policy by promoting public interest, offering practical tools, and strengthening national identity, said…
Changeable weather throughout the week – sunshine alternating with rain and thunderstorms
At the beginning of the week, the sun will shine, but clouds will occasionally bring short-term rain, mainly in the eastern regions, where…
BNN IN FOCUS | IShowSpeed’s visit: cheap and effective – political analyst explains why it was the right move
Political analyst on the IShowSpeed “meltdown”, Latvia’s gains, and teens in Dome Square This week may have brought more globally significant events than…
Belgium to extend shop opening hours
The Belgian government has decided to relax rules on shop opening hours, allowing businesses to work longer in the evenings and scrapping one…
