US eases sanctions on Belarusian fertiliser producers; Europe continues to impose barriers despite global hunger risks
On the 19th of March, the United States announced it would ease sanctions on several Belarusian companies, including Agrorozkvit, Belaruskali, and its trading…
Latvian President calls for votes in upcoming Saeima elections to be counted manually
President of Latvia Edgars Rinkēvičs has called on the responsible authorities not to delay and to decide already now that votes in the…
Socialists retain control of France’s major cities
In the French municipal elections, the reins of power in the major cities – Paris, Marseille, Lyon and Lille – have remained in…
EU excludes Hungary from talks over concerns about information being leaked to Russians
The European Union has restricted Hungary’s access to confidential information, and the bloc’s leaders are discussing important issues in smaller meetings, writes Politico….
Iran war enters fourth week; US loses control over the conflict
The US-Israeli conflict with Iran has entered its fourth week, creating an international crisis and seemingly slipping out of US President Donald Trump’s…
Coalition to hear Defence Minister on Latvia’s position regarding the United States
An explanation from Defence Minister Andris Sprūds (Progressives) on the defence sector’s stance toward the United States is scheduled to be heard at…
“A disgusting feeling” – defendant in Kariņš case claims KNAB wiretapped his calls
In the so-called special flights case of former Prime Minister Krišjānis Kariņš, the accused, former State Chancellery Director Jānis Citskovskis, claims that his…
Rain and snowflakes early in the week in Latvia, temperatures up to +15°C over the weekend
On Monday and Tuesday, light rain is expected in some areas, while during the night into Tuesday, a few snowflakes may also appear…
BNN Interview | “Seniors need help now, not years from now” – minister on mistakes in Latvian policy
The scope of responsibility of the Minister of Welfare has always been one of the most politically sensitive. Pensions, social issues, support for…
