BNN IN FOCUS | Moment of power impotence: political scientist on who really controls the country
The government talks about austerity, but civil servants’ bonuses are rising. In the public sector, wages once again surpassed those in the private…
Will the new minister of Transport repeat the mistakes of his predecessor? Dispute over port leadership
Unofficial sources indicate that the Ministry of Transport (SM) intends to reappoint senior official Inguna Strautmane as the Chairman of the Board of…
So far in 2025, the dollar is not among the best-performing currencies
Donald Trump’s second presidency is having a dramatic impact on currencies around the world, although not as much as investors predicted just a…
Trump to NATO chief: US needs Greenland for security
US President Donald Trump told NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte on Thursday that US control of Greenland was necessary to improve international security,…
What will happen to the Russian army if the war in Ukraine stops? Expert warns about possible scenarios
If the war in Ukraine suddenly stopped, Russia would likely seek to deploy its large, battle-hardened army somewhere else, said Māris Andžāns, Director…
Armenia and Azerbaijan agree on historic peace treaty
Armenia and Azerbaijan on Thursday, the 13th of March, agreed on the terms of a long-awaited peace deal that could end decades of…
“Maskavas Nams” will be auctioned again at lower price
The “Maskavas nams” property located at Marijas Street 7 in Riga will again be offered for sale through an auction by the State…
Zelenskyy urges Trump to toughen sanctions on Russia
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Thursday, the 13th of March, ahead of talks between the US and Moscow, that Russia was trying…
Spring or winter? Snow and frost return to Latvia with temperatures dropping to -10°C
On Friday night, a large precipitation zone will continue to move across Latvia, bringing prolonged rain and snow to the eastern parts of…
