“Protecting our own citizens must come first”: Latvia’s Ombud on migration and security
When addressing migration issues, the primary priority must be protecting the rights of Latvia’s own residents, Latvia’s Ombud Karina Palkova said in an…
Rain and thunderstorms to continue as forecasters say when warmer weather will return to Latvia
On Monday, skies will be mostly cloudy, although they will clear at times, allowing sunshine to break through. Brief showers are expected across…
BNN IN FOCUS | Putting airBaltic and Rail Baltica Back on the Right Track
This week brought two significant developments. First, it became clear that airBaltic’s so-called “Baron Münchhausen plan” will not be enough to secure another…
BNN Interview | “Latvia Still Lives in the Role of a Servant.” Leonīds Loginovs Speaks Bluntly About Transit, Sanctions and Fertilizers
Ilona Bērziņa “Latvia always wants to run ahead of the train. It is a characteristic national trait—or perhaps a national flaw, depending on…
Another Company Identified in Latvijas valsts meži Cyberattack Investigation
The cybercriminal responsible for the attack on Latvijas valsts meži (LVM) also compromised a server belonging to pharmaceutical manufacturer Olpha, Latvia’s national cybersecurity…
Pressure grows on Latvia’s border as migrants become more aggressive and not all are intercepted
Latvia’s State Border Guard is not always able to intercept all migrants who cross the Latvia–Belarus border illegally, State Border Guard Chief Guntis…
Rain, thunderstorms and strong winds expected across Latvia this weekend
Friday will be mostly cloudy, although sunny spells are expected at times. Rain is forecast in many parts of the country, with thunderstorms…
On Jānis Timma’s birthday, Sedokova reveals why she divorced the basketball player
On Thursday, 2 July, the birthday of the late Latvian basketball player Jānis Timma, his former wife, singer Anna Sedokova, shared a personal…
Hacker remained undetected in “Latvijas valsts meži” system for several days
A hacker had gained access to the IT systems of Latvia’s state-owned forestry company “Latvijas valsts meži” (LVM) as early as 11 June…
