Latvian citizen accused of gathering intelligence on the defense sector for Russian military intelligence
On the 30th of December last year, Latvia’s State Security Service (VDD) decided to request that the Prosecutor’s Office initiate criminal prosecution against…
Journalist attacked in Slovakia; ministers blame his professional work
At least two Slovak government ministers have responded to an attack on 70-year-old journalist Peter Schutz by criticizing his publications, Politico reports. The…
Coalition parties see no grounds for calling for the Latvian Prime Minister’s resignation
Latvia’s coalition parties see no grounds for demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Evika Siliņa (New Unity) over the use of the Russian…
NATO considers deploying military forces to Greenland; Britain says “all as usual”
After talks with other NATO allies about reducing Russian activity in the Arctic region, Britain said they were “business as usual,” Reuters reported….
Wintery weather to continue in Latvia in the coming days
Wintery conditions will persist in Latvia in the coming days. The week will begin with light snowfall in some areas and frost, with…
Sweden sees lowest number of asylum applications in 40 years
The number of asylum seekers in Sweden fell by 30% in 2025, reaching its lowest level since 1985, and the right leaning government…
Anti-government protests continue in Iran; internet shut down in the country
Large crowds of people have taken to the streets of Iran’s capital Tehran, in the largest protests against the Islamic state in recent…
Proposal to express no confidence in Latvia’s Prime Minister over Russian-language content in public media
The opposition National Alliance (NA) has proposed that the Saeima express no confidence in Prime Minister Evika Siliņa (New Unity), citing the allocation…
BNN IN FOCUS | Migration, security and sovereignty: Filips Rajevskis on what Latvia should not repeat
Migration has become an increasingly serious issue in Western Europe, and sooner or later Latvia will also have to face it head-on. What…
