Iran announces verdict on downing of Ukrainian plane; the victims’ families disagree
An Iranian court has sentenced ten soldiers of the Iranian Armed Forces, who are considered responsible for the downing of the Ukrainian International…
Russia’s Gazprom receives part of the money from Gaso’s sale
TV3 programme Nekā personīga decided to look into “political and moral complications” caused by the presence of Russian Gazprom among the shareholders Latvijas…
Latvian For Stability party prohibited from using Sigulda’s trade symbol S!
Riga City Vidzeme Suburb Court has confirmed the peaceful resolution reached on the 11th of April between Sigulda Council and political party For…
Twitter users remind Ainārs Šlesers of his “closet full of skeletons”
Another storm of sorts has started on Twitter – Saeima deputy Ainārs Šlesers from Latvia in First Place is being sharply reminded by…
Conflict between the army and paramilitary forces erupts in Sudan
The Sudanese army appears to have gained the upper hand in a bloody power struggle with paramilitary groups by shelling their bases from…
Teachers’ trade union says received documents do not guarantee implementation of demands
The documents received from the government do not provide guarantees that teachers’ demands will be implemented, said chairperson Latvian Trade Union of Education…
Weather to be warm and calm in Latvia this week; some rain expected
Weather will remain influenced by an anticyclone this week, according to Latvian Environment, Geology and Meteorology Centre. In the first half of the…
BNN SUMMARY OF THE WEEK: Pīlēns enters the stage. Minister doubtful. Kaja upstages Krišjānis
After an Eastern break, architect, businessman and millionaire Uldis Pīlēns announced plans to run for presidency in Latvia. His plans, according to some,…
Week in Lithuania: President denies contact with the KGB; Central Bank will not supplement the budget
The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) has announced that Lithuania needs to publish statistics on whistleblowers, while the Lithuanian Finance Minister…
