Situation is critical. Latvian minister worried about youngsters’ unhealthy lifestyle
The situation with healthy lifestyle habits, especially among youngsters, is critical, said Latvian Minister of Healthcare Hosams Abu Beri during a meeting of…
Thousands in Slovenia to be reimbursed for Covid fines
During the first Covid-19 lockdown in Ljubljana, a courier was fined 400 euros for eating a burek on the steps of a church….
Snowing continues in Latvia; heavy snowfall observed in some areas
In the morning on Tuesday, the 28th of November, it continued snowing in most of Latvia: mostly snow. In western and central regions…
Latvia to compensate energy costs to low-income households
On Thursday, the 23rd of November, the Latvian Saeima passed amendments to the Energy Costs Support Law. These amendments provide for compensating energy…
BNN IN FOCUS | In a crisis people will have to look for shelter on their own – bomb shelters hostages of bureaucracy
Ilona Bērziņa/Opinion piece During the Cold War there were hundreds of bomb shelters built in Latvia for the Soviet nomenclature in the event…
Olainfarm to grow base capital by nearly five million euros
Latvian medicines manufacturer Olainfarm has plans to grow its base capital by nearly five million euros in order to ensure future development of…
Dutch elections: Wilders’ far-right party wins and prepares to form a government
Geert Wilders, the Dutch far-right populist who advocates a total ban on immigration in the Netherlands, has convincingly won the parliamentary elections. Beating…
The new Polish government sworn in before confidence vote
On Monday, the 27th of October, the President of Poland formally approved the new government, which is expected to last only until December….
Saeima opposition member to be penalised for almost missing parliament meeting
Opposition deputy Ainārs Šlesers (Latvia in First Place) will be penalised for unjustifiably delaying the parliament’s meeting. 20% of his monthly wage will…
