North Korea faces food shortages; government makes a show of military might
Chronic food shortages are nothing new in North Korea, but closed borders, bad weather and sanctions have made the situation even worse in…
Russia announces boosting of nuclear weapons
Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced that Moscow will expand its nuclear weapons program, and the volume of production of other weapons will…
Estonia: We will not give our holiday to evil
Estonia is celebrating Independence Day, and the speaker of its parliament, Jüri Ratas, said at the traditional flag-raising ceremony that the meaning of…
Companies’ debts up 46% in past 12 months; number of debtors up 15.9%
At the start of the year tax debts and debts declared by various companies were registered for more than 51 600 legal persons…
Russian hunting properties in Finland overshadowed with suspicion
Finland’s Defense Ministry has banned Russian citizens from buying a property that once served as a retirement home for national security reasons, writes…
Latvians donate aid worth EUR 38 million to Ukraine
Since the start of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Latvian residents and companies have donated aid worth a total of EUR 38 million…
BNN ANALYSES | Book alleges that Nauseda tried to stymie Belarus sanctions
Linas Jegelevičius A new book titled «The Whistleblower and the President» (Pranešėjas ir Prezidentas), reveals more backstage details and nuances about Lithuanian president…
Musician suspected of involvement in fictive employment at Riga City Council
TV3 programme Nekā personīga reported that between 2012 and 2019 politicians from politicial parties Harmony and Honour to Serve Riga, other members and…
Productivity in Latvia at 60% of EU’s average
In Latvia the productivity growth dynamic is higher than the average in the European Union. However, productivity itself is at 60% of EU’s…
