German army needs up to 260 000 active soldiers to meet growing military needs
The head of Germany’s military union has warned that Germany will need 260 000 active-duty troops to meet NATO’s growing defence needs, significantly…
BNN IN FOCUS | “Every decision has a name and a surname” – Who should be held accountable for the airBaltic funds?
The state has failed to monitor the recovery of public funds invested in the airline airBaltic during the Covid-19 period and has largely…
Revised data shows Estonia’s economic growth yet to be seen
According to Statistics Estonia, in the first quarter of 2025, the gross domestic product (GDP) decreased by 0.3% compared with the same period…
Ministers’ salaries in Latvia increase by nearly 92 000 euros over the year
Compared to 2023, the actual pre-tax remuneration paid to Latvian government ministers rose by 91 700 euros last year, according to data provided…
International tourist spending in Europe expected to grow by 11% this year
International tourist spending in Europe is expected to grow by 11% this year to 838 billion US dollars, with France and Spain also…
Latvia’s road transport crisis continues – dozens of bus routes cancelled due to driver shortage
Due to a shortage of drivers, passenger carriers cancelled a total of 19 bus routes on Friday, according to the website of the…
Wave of complaints over school catering procurement in Riga – municipality relies on lottery and transparency claims
Several complaints have been submitted to different institutions regarding the school catering procurement process in Riga, as acknowledged on Friday in an interview…
Trump envoy: Russia’s concerns about NATO enlargement are fair; Zelenskyy accuses Russia of “another deception”
US President Donald Trump’s envoy to Ukraine, Keith Kellogg, said on Thursday, the 29th of May, that Russia’s concerns about NATO’s eastward expansion…
France to ban smoking on beaches, in parks and near schools
France will ban smoking in all outdoor areas where children may be present, Health and Family Affairs Minister Catherine Vautrin announced on Thursday,…
