A new cyclone will bring snow and sleet to Latvia
November 20, 2025
Average of 136 people drown in Latvia every year
An average of 136 people drown in Latvia every year. Approximately every ninth is a child or youngster aged five to 24 years,…
Russia attacks Odessa port the day after reaching agreement on grain export
On Saturday, 23 July, Russian forces fired four missiles on Odessa. Two of them struck the commercial sea port, Ukrainian officials report. Ukrainian…
WHO declares state of emergency due to monkeypox outbreak
Last Saturday the World Health Organisation (WHO) declared the finding of monkeypox infection cases in more than 70 countries of the world «a…
BNN summary of the week: Labour in Latvia. ZZS curve ball. Government collapse in Italy
This week multiple political parties in Latvia announced their prime minister candidates for the upcoming 14th Saeima elections. The Union of Greens and…
Week in Lithuania: Taiwan’s parliament speaker visits Lithuania, construction of 1510 m Rail Baltica railway bridge starts
Last week, opposition launched interpellation against Foreign minister; President signed laws ratifying Finnish, Swedish NATO accession Taiwan’s parliament speaker starts his visit to…
Court in Estonia finds three guilty of supporting Russian aggression
On Thursday, 21 July, Harju County Court in Estonia found three men guilty of supporting Russian aggression. One of the men bought drones…
Jurmala to become an even safer resort for families with children
To make seaside experience even safer for families with children, Jurmala municipal administration has developed special bracelet for children to wear. These special…
OPINION | Europe starts battling inflation, but no quick victory should be expected
Citadele Bank’s opinion This week the European Central bank (ECB) made a historic decision – the base interest rates were increased in the…
Ukraine and Russia to sign agreement on safe grain transports
On Friday, 22 July, Ukraine and Russia will sign an agreement in Turkey on the safe transports of grain in the Black Sea…
