The highest level of readiness declared for the Serbian army
Already strained relations between Kosovo and Serbia have become even sourer, and Serbia has announced that its army is now shifted to combat…
Every fifth respondent in Latvia feels growth of Euribor rate
In 2022 there was a significant increase of Euribor or European interbank market rate, which increased all monthly loan repayment amounts. According to…
Freight turnover on a rise at Latvian sea ports
Latvia’s Ministry of Transport reports that, based on compiled data, freight turnover at the country’s sea ports remained positive when compared with 2021….
Latvian MEP: we need a legal way to confiscate Russia’s frozen assets
The European Commission (EC) needs to work with the United Nations in order to find a legal way to confiscate the frozen assets…
A multi-millionaire criticizing Putin has fallen from a hotel window in India
Russian businessman Pavel Antov, who criticized Vladimir Putin in the summer, fell out of a hotel window during a trip to India, writes…
New year to start off with frequent precipitation and thaw in Latvia
In the last week of 2022 multiple precipitation zones will pass through Latvia from the west. These will bring snow, wet snow and…
Latvian peacekeepers in Kosovo fired upon; no injuries reported
Latvian Ministry of Defence reports that police in Kosovo have opened an investigation of an incident that involved Latvian contingent of troops during…
BNN SUMMARY OF THE WEEK: Promising promise. Painful ice. To the end
After a long period of silence Saeima’s «self-isolationists» – Aleksejs Rosļikovs’ party For Stability! – finally reminded everyone of its existence. The reason…
Below zero expected in Latvia for Christmas; another thaw will come the week between holidays
Thaw will continue in Latvia on Friday, the 23rd of December. Snow will melt in many places around Latvia, as reported by Latvian…
