Saeima deputies to gather for a meeting in person after a twelve month break
On Thursday, 2 September, members of Latvia’s Saeima will gather for this first meeting of the autumn session in person, BNN was told…
What are Kaljulaid’s plans after Estonian presidency?
Estonian President Kersti Kaljulaid will leave office in October after her successor was elected in a presidential election on Tuesday, August 31. Five…
BNN INTERVIEW | Harmony leader: it is hard to explain my opinion of PM’s take on transit without cursing
Transit is one of the sectors that brings Latvia profits, promotes international competitiveness and provides jobs to thousands of people, but our Prime…
In Baltic hospitals, 963 patients undergoing treatment from Covid-19
In Baltic hospitals, a total of 963 people are treated from Covid-19. More than half of them are in Lithuanian hospitals, where two…
20-year war is over. Last US soldier leaves Kabul as frantic evacuation operation ends
Afghanistan’s territory and its last bastion – the Kabul airport – has been left by the last plane, ending the withdrawal of US…
BNN ANALYSES | Flashback to Latvian politics as notorious ex-minister Šlesers wants to return
In the Latvian political arena, former minister Ainārs Šlesers was not seen for seven years. In two decades, the politician and businessman had…
Latvia’s GDP increases 11.1% in Q2 2021
In Q2 GDP at current prices was EUR 8.1 billion. As compared to the previous quarter, GDP went up by 4.4 % (according…
Kaunas Pride ends with arrests and pre-trial investigations
Lithuania’s second largest city has experienced its first LGBTQ+ pride event with more than 2 000 participants. Aggressive people with different views also…
Less wurst to come as Berlin’s university caterers to cross out meat over climate
In the German capital of Berlin, the canteens and cafes of four universities have been directed to significantly reduce the presence of meat…
