Fuel prices in the Baltics: Riga sees drop, Tallinn and Vilnius see increases
During the past week, fuel prices across the Baltic capitals moved in different directions. In Riga, prices fell noticeably, while Tallinn saw increases,…
Warm but wet weekend ahead – rain and thunderstorms expected
On Saturday, skies will be mostly cloudy, though some clearing is expected, especially in the western parts of Latvia. Rain is forecast for…
Russia puts forward unacceptable demands in talks with Ukraine
On Friday, the first direct talks between Russia and Ukraine in more than three years concluded in Istanbul. According to Ukrainian sources, Russia…
BNN IN FOCUS | Will ministries be merged or fizzle out again? Political analyst weights in.
This week, Minister of Economics Viktors Valainis (ZZS) proposed a reduction in the number of ministries by merging some of them. Specifically, he…
Pope Leo offers to hold Ukraine peace talks at the Vatican
After Russian President Vladimir Putin failed to show up for peace talks in Turkey that he had proposed, the Vatican called the outcome…
BNN IN FOCUS | If Latvia fails to deliver: Rail Baltica sanctions threaten all three Baltic States
If the full Rail Baltica line is not completed by 2030, financial sanctions will be imposed on all three participating Baltic States —…
Israeli strikes in Gaza kill dozens
At least 85 people were killed in Israeli military strikes in the Gaza Strip on Thursday, while Palestinians in northern Gaza report that…
Dengue and Chikungunya may become endemic in Europe
A new study published on Thursday, the 15th of May, in The Lancet Planetary Health warns that the prevalence of tiger mosquitoes in…
Not a single cent can be taken from the health budget – Latvia’s Health Minister warns funds are already scarce
Latvia’s Minister of Health, Hosams Abu Meri (New Unity), firmly stated in an interview with Latvian Television’s Morning Panorama that no money can…
