September’s expected inflation in Latvia at 22.2%
In September 2022, compared to September 2021, the average level of consumer prices increased by 22.2 %. Compared to September 2021, the average…
Missile attacks on Ukraine continue; critical infrastructure and people in the sights
A wave of explosions has gone over all of Ukraine since the morning on 10 October – all the way from Lviv in…
KNAB to investigate claims of Kremlin’s possible payments to Latvia’s ex-minister Šlesers
Latvia’s Corruption Prevention and Combating Bureau (KNAB) has commenced an investigation of public claims about Russian President Vladimir Putin allegedly paying money to…
Multiple explosions in Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities
Several Russian missiles struck Ukraine’s capital city of Kyiv in the morning on Monday, 10 October, as reported by BBC. This information is…
Several killed and injured in Russian missile attack in Zaporizhzhia
On the night to Sunday, 9 October, Russian forces fired missiles at Zaporizhzhia. Those missiles hit residential hopes, killing 13 and injuring 89,…
BNN summary of the week: 14th Saeima elected. Coalition talks. New anti-Russian sanctions
Although the 14th Saeima elections are over, political talks in Latvia came to a turn this week – parties that were elected to…
Week in Lithuania: Football Federation promises changes under MPs’ pressure, Lithuanian citizen detained for spying for Belarus
Last week, Lithuania launched Rail Baltica infrastructure construction tender, Transport authorities mull financially supporting 12 flights Lithuanian government discusses 2023 budget package The…
Two Latvian parties contest results of 14th Saeima elections
The Central Election Commission (CVK) received three applications from Harmony political party’s candidates and three applications from People’s Power political party. In those…
Ex-Prime Minister: it’s an Eastern European phenomenon, when a person one foot in prison becomes an object of worship
Author: Dainis Lemešonoks It’s an Eastern European phenomenon – person who is one foot in prison can become an object of worship for…