Rising oil prices threaten road projects in Latvia
Some road construction projects in Latvia may not be implemented due to the sharp increase in the cost of bitumen, a key material…
VIDEO | Kremlin “accidentally” publishes clip of Putin coughing during the address on the 8th of March
The Kremlin has released an unusual video of Russian President Vladimir Putin from his International Women’s Day address on the 8th of March,…
Von der Leyen: EU can no longer rely solely on rules-based system
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on the 9th of March that the European Union must be prepared to use force…
Switzerland to enshrine right to use cash inconstitution
Voters on the 8th of March voted to enshrine the right to use cash in the country’s constitution, Politico reports. The official result…
Oil prices reach highest level since 2022
Oil prices continued to rise on Monday amid the war between the United States and Iran, reaching their highest level since 2022, while…
Public opposition grows: petition launched in Latvia against cuts to overtime pay
A petition has been launched on the public initiatives platform Manabalss.lv over the weekend to halt proposed amendments that would reduce overtime and…
Spring gains momentum: temperatures in Latvia could reach +15°C this week
Sunny and dry weather is expected on Monday and Tuesday, according to the Latvian Environment, Geology and Meteorology Centre. A light to moderate…
Sarkozy’s son to enter French politics; will bring US political influence
Louis Sarkozy, the son of former French President Nicolas Sarkozy, hopes to launch a new, conservative wing influenced by US politics, Reuters reported….
BNN IN FOCUS | What rising gas and fuel prices could mean for Latvia
This week has been marked by announcements about rising fuel prices and warnings that they could even double. Political analyst Filips Rajevskis, co-owner…
