Study finds hydroxychloroquine may have caused 17 000 deaths during Covid
A study by French researchers suggests that nearly 17 000 people in France, Belgium, Italy, Spain, Turkey, and the US may have died…
North Korea fires 200 rounds along sea border, escalating relations with South Korea
North Korea fired more than 200 artillery shells near its disputed Northern Limit Line border with South Korea on Friday, the 5th of…
Riga municipality prohibits planned procession in support of Palestine
Riga municipality has decided to prohibit the procession in support of Palestine that was scheduled to take place on Saturday, the 6th of…
Smoke in Latvijas Radio building prompts mass evacuation; broadcasts on hold
On Friday, the 5th of January, the building that houses Latvijas Radio had to be evacuated due to smoke. All broadcasts are on…
Ex-Ventspils mayor still hopes for 100 000 euros compensation from Latvia for his time in prison
Former Mayor of Ventspils Aivars Lembergs, who is accused of various crimes of corruption, has submitted a cassation complaint to challenge the ruling…
Putin to grant citizenship to foreigners fighting for Russia
Russian President Vladimir Putin issued a decree on Thursday, the 4th of January, allowing foreign citizens fighting on Russia’s side in Ukraine during…
GPS signal troubles in the Baltic Sea; Russia blamed
At the end of 2023 there were GPS signal interference noticed in the Baltic Sea region. This problem delayed communication between air and…
Meteorologists promise more snow and blizzards in Latvia
On Thursday, the 4th of January, weather in Latvia will remain very chilly. The wind will make it feel even colder. On top…
BNN ANALYSES | After nearly two years in Lithuania, many Ukrainians weighed by old and new burdens
Linas Jegelevičius The fate of Ukrainians who sought refuge in Lithuania after war broke out in Ukraine is very different. Some of them…
