Funeral industry cartel uncovered in Latvia – competition watchdog imposes fines exceeding 47,000 euros
Latvia’s Competition Council (KP) has uncovered a cartel in the funeral services industry and imposed fines totalling more than 47,000 euros on the…
Prolonged protests increase pressure on French government
French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu will convene an emergency cabinet meeting on the 19th of October to assess the protests and looting that…
Tax debts in Latvia reach 811 million euros – how much can the state no longer recover?
Latvia’s total outstanding tax debts reached 811.701 million euros at the beginning of October 2026, including current debts, suspended debts and extended payment…
Warmer weather to return to Latvia as temperatures could reach +15°C
Warmer weather is expected to return to Latvia next week, with temperatures potentially reaching +15°C in some areas, according to the Latvian Environment,…
Cyberattack on French supermarkets serves as a warning sign for Estonia
Cybersecurity experts believe that the cyberattack on French supermarkets on the night of the 12th of September—which resulted in the destruction of a…
Latvia’s anti-corruption watchdog investigates large cash gifts to Stepaņenko from father living in Russia
Latvia’s Corruption Prevention and Combating Bureau (KNAB) is conducting a preliminary administrative inquiry into substantial financial gifts received by Jūlija Stepaņenko, leader of…
Finland criticizes Trump’s dealings with Putin: It makes no sense
Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo stated on the 15th of October that there is no logic to US President Donald Trump’s dealings with…
BNN IN FOCUS | Political scientist’s view: Real action to weaken Russia is needed, not politicised slogans
This week, Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs suddenly appeared to realise that grain transported in transit from Russia and Belarus does not belong to…
Man detained at Cologne Airport with snakes in his suitcase
A man was detained at Cologne-Bonn Airport in Germany after attempting to bring in more than 90 lizards and venomous snakes from Mexico;…
