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June 15, 2026
Ombudsman: there is no reason not to exhibit provocative art pieces
According to Latvian Ombudsman Juris Jansons, there is no reason «to prohibit exhibition of controversial art pieces» at Daugavpils Mark Rothko Art Centre….
Moldova thwarts anti-government protest plan
Moldovan police have arrested several men linked to Russia and accused of planning anti-government protests, writes Politico. The arrests were made on Sunday,…
Eight people, including famous musician, accused in RTAB fictive workers criminal case
Latvian prosecution office has officially presented charges to eight people, including musician Ainars Mielavs, in the criminal case regarding fictive employment at Riga…
Latvia forced to pay enormous fines for non-recycled plastic
It turns out that for two years now Latvia has been paying the European Union enormous amounts for non-recycled plastic, as reported by…
Battles rage around Bakhmut; Ukrainians won’t surrender
Ukrainian forces have faced relentless Russian attacks on Bakhmut, and both sides are reporting an ever-increasing number of casualties in the fighting around…
Latvia’s defence budget reaches 2.25% of GDP
The Ministry of Defence reports that the state budget for 2023, which the Saeima approved in the final reading on Thursday, the 9th…
Unemployment in Latvia remains at 6.3% in February
The registered level of unemployment At the end of February the registered level of unemployment in Latvia was 6.3% of the economically active…
BNN SUMMARY OF THE WEEK: Dull budget. Strategic Central Asia. Nord Strike
Perhaps Lithuania may see a politician with initials K.K. coming into power in Lithuania soon? This week came with decisive developments for all…
From World Champion to Hero of Ukraine: Timur Fatkullin’s Unprecedented Efforts to Enhance Ukrainian Pilot Skills
The art of aerobatics has long been associated with skill, precision, and mastery of the skies. However, in times of war, these qualities…
