Swiss vote against population cap in referendum
Swiss voters rejected a proposal to cap the country’s population if it reaches 10 million by 2050 in a referendum on the 14th…
British forces intercept Russian shadow fleet ship in English Channel
The British military intercepted a Russian shadow fleet oil tanker in the English Channel on the 14th of June, taking the lead in…
Stradiņš Hospital sounds the alarm: Rīga needs another hospital
Riga is lacking either an additional emergency care hospital or a facility capable of treating patients who do not require highly specialized medical…
Dispute over the future of Rīgas Siltums: Kleinbergs sees the company under Rīga’s control
AS Rīgas siltums needs a single owner, Rīga City Council Chairman Viesturs Kleinbergs said in an interview with Latvian Television’s Rīta panorāma. According…
Peace deal reached; both Tehran and Washington consider themselves winners
After countless false starts, an agreement has been reached between the US and Iran, and as expected, both Tehran and Washington consider themselves…
Heavy rain and thunderstorms set to affect Latvia
Weather conditions in Latvia on Monday will be influenced by a cyclone. According to the Latvian Environment, Geology and Meteorology Centre, skies will…
El Niño has begun; scientists warn of extreme weather conditions
US scientists have announced that El Niño – a natural meteorological phenomenon in the Pacific Ocean that raises temperatures around the world –…
BNN IN FOCUS | Political analyst: Latvia does not have to support the entire population of Egypt
This week, Latvian Interior Minister Jānis Dombrava stated that a strict procedure is needed for identifying and deporting illegal migrants who cross the…
First modular bomb shelter placed in Tallinn city center
The first modular bomb shelter in Estonia has been placed in the green zone of Juhkentali Street in Tallinn, and its suitability for…
