Russia drops idea to surround Ukrainian forces in Bakhmut
The deployment of low-quality Russian forces on the flanks around Bakhmut indicates the Russian Ministry of Defence has largely dropped the goal to…
Criminal prosecution of two Latvian MEPs will require permission from European Parliament
In order to initiate criminal prosecution of Latvian MEPs Nils Ušakovs and Andris Ameriks, it will be necessary to secure permission from the…
Turkish opposition leader accuses Russia of influencing the election
The leader of the Turkish opposition and the main rival of the current president Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, Kemal Kilicdaroglu, has stated that Russia…
Latvian businessmen’s mood finally improves after years of negativity
The outlooks from businessmen about their operations in the next half-year are relatively positive, as reported by Latvian Chamber of Commerce and Industry…
Progressive Party’s presidential candidate – European official Elīna Pinto
On Thursday, the 11th of May, Latvian Progressive Party named its presidential candidate – “an international organisations and management professional and activist of…
BNN ANALYSES | Excellent Lithuanian-Polish relations sees a fly in the ointment
Linas Jegelevičius Two neighbours, Lithuania and Poland, have been through thick throughout history. Following war in Ukraine, both countries have turned up as…
Ukraine reports withdrawal of Russian brigade; Kremlin acknowledges difficulties
Ukrainian unit has reported defeating a Russian brigade near Bakhmut, underscoring what the Kremlin says is a very difficult operation, Reuters writes. The…
Latvian Seaima reserves 116016 as emergency number for women victims of violence
On Thursday, the 11th of May, Latvia’s parliament passed in the final reading amendments to the Law on Electronic Communications, reserving 116016 as…
Financial literacy of Latvian residents remains largely unchanged since 2015
On Wednesday, the 10th of May, the head of Financial Literacy Office of the Bank of Latvia Aija Brikše reported at a discussion…
