KNAB to investigate claims of Kremlin’s possible payments to Latvia’s ex-minister Šlesers
Latvia’s Corruption Prevention and Combating Bureau (KNAB) has commenced an investigation of public claims about Russian President Vladimir Putin allegedly paying money to…
Multiple explosions in Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities
Several Russian missiles struck Ukraine’s capital city of Kyiv in the morning on Monday, 10 October, as reported by BBC. This information is…
Several killed and injured in Russian missile attack in Zaporizhzhia
On the night to Sunday, 9 October, Russian forces fired missiles at Zaporizhzhia. Those missiles hit residential hopes, killing 13 and injuring 89,…
BNN summary of the week: 14th Saeima elected. Coalition talks. New anti-Russian sanctions
Although the 14th Saeima elections are over, political talks in Latvia came to a turn this week – parties that were elected to…
Week in Lithuania: Football Federation promises changes under MPs’ pressure, Lithuanian citizen detained for spying for Belarus
Last week, Lithuania launched Rail Baltica infrastructure construction tender, Transport authorities mull financially supporting 12 flights Lithuanian government discusses 2023 budget package The…
Two Latvian parties contest results of 14th Saeima elections
The Central Election Commission (CVK) received three applications from Harmony political party’s candidates and three applications from People’s Power political party. In those…
Ex-Prime Minister: it’s an Eastern European phenomenon, when a person one foot in prison becomes an object of worship
Author: Dainis Lemešonoks It’s an Eastern European phenomenon – person who is one foot in prison can become an object of worship for…
Latvia receives third brand new electric train
The remaining two of our four cars of a brand new electric train supplied to Latvia from Škoda Group’s company Škoda Vagonka were…
Rise of housing prices in Latvia more rapid than average in EU and Eurozone
Housing prices in Q2 2022 in Latvia increased by 16.5% when compared to the same period of 2021. This is more rapid than…
