Storm exposes serious problem in Latvia – some towns left without a single working petrol station
The storm that hit Latvia over the weekend exposed significant problems with businesses’ ability to generate their own electricity, leaving several services vital…
US and Canada exchange new tariffs; countries are in a “trade war”
After trade talks between the US and Canada broke down on the 21st of August, US President Donald Trump has said that Canada…
Latvia’s fire and rescue service warns after devastating storm: everyone must be prepared to cope on their own for 72 hours
Every individual and organisation needs to consider their own preparedness and resilience, Mārtiņš Baltmanis, head of Latvia’s State Fire and Rescue Service (VUGD),…
Latvian president raises alarm after storm: instructions alone are not enough in a crisis
During a crisis, instructions often cannot be followed, which is why initiative and common sense are also needed, Latvian President Edgars Rinkēvičs said…
Zelensky: Elections would tear Ukraine apart
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on the 22nd of August rejected a former Defense Minister’s proposal to hold presidential elections, saying they would pose…
Storm retreats, but meteorologists have new updates – another cyclone to approach Latvia over the weekend
On Monday, the effects of the departing cyclone will still be felt, with brief rain expected in many areas and thunderstorms developing locally…
BNN IN FOCUS | Storm becomes Latvia’s stress test – what would happen if the power stayed out for several days?
BNN IN FOCUS | Storm becomes Latvia’s stress test – what would happen if the power stayed out for several…
Latvia hit by most destructive storm since 2005 – more than 100,000 households without electricity
On Saturday evening, 22 August, Latvia was hit by its most destructive storm since January 2005, according to meteorological data. According to electricity…
BNN IN FOCUS | “Arrogant officials don’t understand” – CSDD data leak also poses a threat to democracy
The cyberattack on Latvia’s Road Traffic Safety Directorate (CSDD) and the leak of data belonging to 1.2 million residents show that Latvia is…
