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BNN INTERVIEW | Andrejs Pildegovičs: Latvia’s path to joining UN Security Council; diplomatic fights and strategy
Ilona Bērziņa One of Latvia’s long-term foreign policy goals is being elected to the UN Security Council in 2026-2027. What are our chances against our competitor – Montenegro? What can Lat...
EU urges to resume aid to UNRWA
The European Union (EU) has called on international donors to resume funding for the UN’s largest agency in the Gaza Strip, UNRWA, following a report on Monday which found that Israel had faile...
VIDEO | In Greece, orange Saharan dust swirls over Athens
Athens saw a dramatic orange haze caused by dust clouds blowing in from the Sahara desert – one of the strongest episodes since 2018 – but the weather service predicted that skies would clear...
https://bnn-news.com/video-in-greece-orange-saharan-dust-swirls-over-athens-256431
Bank of Latvia reports losses of EUR 54 million in 2023
Last year, the Bank of Latvia operated with losses of EUR 54 million. 2022 was concluded by the central bank without losses or profits, as reported by the Bank of Latvia. At the same time, Bank o...
https://bnn-news.com/bank-of-latvia-reports-losses-of-eur-54-million-in-2023-256433
VIDEO | Argentina’s Miley faces biggest protests yet as students protest against budget cuts
Hundreds of thousands of Argentines marched through Buenos Aires on Tuesday, the 23rd of April, in a massive protest against President Javier Milei’s budget cuts to public universities, marking...
Latvian Minister of Foreign Affairs Baiba Braže unveils her team
Minister Baiba Braže’s advisor for strategic communication and public diplomacy affairs will be Signe Znotiņa-Znota and her advisor for security and societal resilience issues will be Tomass ...
https://bnn-news.com/latvian-minister-of-foreign-affairs-baiba-braze-unveils-her-team-256421
Russian Orthodox church suspends priest who held memorial service for Navalny
The Moscow diocese of the Russian Orthodox Church has suspended priest Dmitry Safronov for three years after he held a memorial service for Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny in March, on W...
“My Latvia. My responsibility.” National Guard invites residents to consider what is most important
In preparation for the Day of the Restoration of Latvian Independence, the Commander of the National Guard, Brigadier General Kaspars Pudāns invites Latvian residents both on the holiday and the...
Latvian Minister of Culture declares income of EUR 66 000 in 2023
Minister of Culture Agnese Logina declared income of EUR 66 180 last year. This is approximately EUR 22 500 more than in 2022, according to the politician’s income declaration published by the ...
https://bnn-news.com/latvian-minister-of-culture-declares-income-of-eur-66-000-in-2023-256408
US Senate approves long-awaited support for Ukraine and Israel
The US Senate has passed a 95 billion US dollar bill including military aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan with strong bipartisan support, 79 to 18 votes on Tuesday, the 23rd of April, and Preside...
https://bnn-news.com/us-senate-approves-long-awaited-support-for-ukraine-and-israel-256404
Warmer masses of air slowly start flowing into Latvia
The sun will shine between the clouds in the middle of the week. On Wednesday, the 24th of April, precipitation will be local. A new precipitation zone will reach the country from the south-east ...
https://bnn-news.com/warmer-masses-of-air-slowly-start-flowing-into-latvia-256401
Food and Veterinary Service checks fruits and vegetables sold in Latvia; violations uncovered
The Food and Veterinary Service (PVD), through inspections of fresh vegetables, fruits and berries, visited more than 390 food sellers in a single month’s time, as confirmed by PVD. Inspectors ...
Declining vaccination rates put more people at risk of death
On Monday, the 22nd of April, European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) officials revealed new data confirming the upward trend in measles and whooping cough cases observed last y...
https://bnn-news.com/declining-vaccination-rates-put-more-people-at-risk-of-death-256394
Latvian Prosecutor General stresses not a single illegally obtained cent can be used to enter Saeima
Criminal liability for illegal financing needs to come into effect from the first cent, because not a single illegally obtained cent should be allowed to be used to enter the Saeima, said Prosecu...
EU parliamentary staffer arrested in Germany, accused of spying for China
German authorities have arrested an assistant to a Member of the European Parliament (EP) suspected of “particularly serious” espionage for China. The person, identified as Jiang G., an aide ...
https://bnn-news.com/eu-parliamentary-staffer-arrested-in-germany-accused-of-spying-for-china-256386
Latvian Minister of Finance may receive authority to acquire fixed-income securities of state capital companies
There are plans to provide the Minister of Finance the authority to use the funds of the state budget for the acquisition of fixed-income securities of capital companies in which the state has a ...
Biden administration prepares “big” aid package as Russia continues to attack civilian objects
According to two US officials, the Biden administration is preparing a larger-than-usual military aid package for Ukraine that will include armoured vehicles in addition to urgently needed artill...
Organisations: Covid-19 consequences and geopolitical situation require immediate decisions
The Council for Cooperation of Agricultural Organisations (LOSP) and Latvian Employers’ Confederation (LDDK) invite Latvia’s highest ranking politicians to agree on the country’s long-term,...
Latvia’s economy is behind other Baltic States. Why is that?
The work the public sector in Latvia does to attract investments, according to foreign investors, received the lowest score since 2016 last year, says Stockholm School of Economics in Riga and Fo...
https://bnn-news.com/latvias-economy-is-behind-other-baltic-states-why-is-that-256370
Rise in construction prices in Estonia in 1Q was held back by lower costs for materials and machinery
According to Statistics Estonia, in the first quarter of 2024, the construction price index increased by 0.2% compared with the fourth quarter of 2023 and by 0.9% compared with the first quarter ...
VIDEO | Protests against the war in Gaza are growing at US universities
Protests against the war in Gaza from Columbia and Yale University have spread to other US universities, prompting officials to address the growing movement. On the evening of Monday, the 22nd of...
https://bnn-news.com/video-protests-against-the-war-in-gaza-are-growing-at-us-universities-256360
Europe needs to take greater responsibility for its security, says Latvian president
Europe should take more responsibility for its security and defence, said Latvian President Edgars Rinkēvičs in an interview to LTV programme Rīta panorāma. In regards to the upcoming US elec...
Riga brings back “snow tickets” and free public transport for motorists
On Tuesday, the 23rd of April, Riga decided to bring back “snow tickets” and free public transport services for motorists because of adverse weather conditions, as reported by Riga City Counc...
https://bnn-news.com/riga-brings-back-snow-tickets-and-free-public-transport-for-motorists-256354
Israeli military intelligence chief resigns over the 7th of October attack
Major General Aharon Haliva, head of the Israeli army’s intelligence service, has resigned, taking responsibility for the failures that preceded the Hamas attack on Israel on the 7th of October...
Latvian minister terminates LIAA director selection procedure early
On Monday, the 22nd of April, Latvian Minister of Economics Viktors Valainis officially informed the State Chancellery of his decision to terminate the personnel selection procedure to find the n...
https://bnn-news.com/latvian-minister-terminates-liaa-director-selection-procedure-early-256346
Latvia’s state budget deficit at 2.3% of GDP in 2023
Last year, Latvia’s state budget, according to estimates calculated using European System of Accounts, had a deficit of EUR 893.1 million or 2.3% of GDP, according to the latest data published ...
https://bnn-news.com/latvias-state-budget-deficit-at-2-3-of-gdp-in-2023-256343
National Alliance demands explanations as to why minister cancelled discounts for regional buses
Latvian opposition party National Alliance (NA) demands explanations from Minister of Transport Kaspars Briškens as to his reasons for cancelling planned discounts for regional buses. According ...
Medical trade union requests audit of Latvian government’s work
Latvian Trade Union of Health and Social Care Workers (LVSADA) has turned to the State Audit (VK) with a request to perform an audit of the actions of the Cabinet of Ministers in planning state e...
https://bnn-news.com/medical-trade-union-requests-audit-of-latvian-governments-work-256337
Research: Global military spending due to conflicts increased by 7% in 2023
The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) said in a statement on Monday, the 22nd of April, that global military spending increased by 7% to 2.43 trillion US dollars in 2023, t...
Zelenskyy says Putin wants to invade all countries from former USSR
If Ukraine loses, Russian President Vladimir Putin will attack Baltic States, then – Poland and Germany, said Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in an interview to “NBC News”. He said ...
https://bnn-news.com/zelenskyy-says-putin-wants-to-invade-all-countries-from-former-ussr-256330
EU seeks to increase food exports to China amid trade tensions
European Union (EU) Agriculture Commissioner Janusz Wojciechowski said during a visit to China this week that his focus will be on increasing agri-food exports to the world’s second largest eco...
https://bnn-news.com/eu-seeks-to-increase-food-exports-to-china-amid-trade-tensions-256326
New scandal brewing for Latvian Unity party
For eight years political party Unity was using IT company “SOAAR” developed system for its election congress, as reported by TV3 programme Nekā personīga. “SOAAR” is mentioned in the c...
https://bnn-news.com/new-scandal-brewing-for-latvian-unity-party-256323
In Estonia, the gender pay gap narrowed over the past year
According to Statistics Estonia, in 2023, the gross hourly earnings of female employees were 13.1% smaller than the earnings of male employees. The gender pay gap decreased by 4.6 percentage poin...
https://bnn-news.com/in-estonia-the-gender-pay-gap-narrowed-over-the-past-year-256319
Russia: US support to Ukraine will end in “humiliating fiasco”
Russia on Sunday, the 21st of April, criticised the decision of US lawmakers to approve additional aid to Ukraine, saying that US military support for Ukraine is dragging Washington into a “hum...
https://bnn-news.com/russia-us-support-to-ukraine-will-end-in-humiliating-fiasco-256312
Yellow warning in Latvia due to heavy snowfall
On Monday, the 22nd of April, and Tuesday the sky will be covered in clouds that will bring rain to all of Latvia. The rain will also transition into wet snow and snow, as reported by Latvian Sta...
https://bnn-news.com/yellow-warning-in-latvia-due-to-heavy-snowfall-256314
Week in Lithuania | LTG Link secures 200-million-euro loan ...ase; MPs open debate on tighter regulation for foreign workers
Last weekend, President backed higher corporate income tax for defence funding; IMF curtailed Lithuania’s 2024 GDP growth forecast to 2.2%. US-led military exercise Saber Strike starts Lithuani...
Velve hopes to resolve all contentious issues with PSKUS through negotiations
Construction company Velve hopes to resolve all existing problems with P.Stradins Clinical University Hospital (PSKUS) through negotiations, Velve representatives say. The company explains that o...
Daugavpils Hospital: state participation could provide greater financial stability
Letting the state take over capital shares of Daugavpils Regional Hospital could offer greater financial stability, as LETA was told by the hospital’s board chairperson Inta Vaivode. She said s...
Minister of Foreign Affairs Baiba Braže leaves an impression of the “Iron Lady”, politologist says
The new Minister of Foreign Affairs Baiba Braže leaves an impression of the “Iron Lady”, admits politologist Juris Rozenvalds. According to him, the challenges Braže has ahead do not differ...
Latvian party to pay received illegal donation back to the country’s state budget
On the 18th of April, the Supreme Court’s Administrative Cases Department ruled in favour of Corruption Prevention and Combating Bureau (KNAB) in a case against For Latvia’s Development polit...
Warning for motorists: construction work continues on 21 roads in Latvia
Construction work has commenced on 21 sections of the state road network, nine sections of regional roads, three on local roads, as well as seven bridges. Latvian State Roads (LVC) invites motori...
https://bnn-news.com/warning-for-motorists-construction-work-continues-on-21-roads-in-latvia-256291
Saeima approves Baiba Braže as Latvian Minister of Foreign Affairs
On Friday, the 19th of April, the Saeima voted for Baiba Braže to become the next Minister of Foreign Affairs, as confirmed by the parliament’s press-service. 66 Saeima deputies voted in her f...
https://bnn-news.com/saeima-approves-baiba-braze-as-latvian-minister-of-foreign-affairs-256288
Lithuanian and Greek Ministers welcome Greek air carrier to Vilnius
Lithuanian Minister of Transport and Communications Marius Skuodis and Greek Minister of Infrastructure and Transport Christos Staikouras have congratulated Aegean Airlines, a Greek airline that ...
https://bnn-news.com/lithuanian-and-greek-ministers-welcome-greek-air-carrier-to-vilnius-256284
India begins voting in the world’s largest election
On Friday, the 19th of April, voting started in India in the world’s largest election, in which Prime Minister Narendra Modi is seeking a historic third term, likely fuelled by the country’s ...
https://bnn-news.com/india-begins-voting-in-the-worlds-largest-election-256280
School 2030 project leaders say poor academic scores of Latvian pupils is the fault of schools
Schools should take responsibility for Latvian pupils’ poor academic knowledge because they can notice changes in pupils’ academic accomplishments the fastest, as LETA was told by Zane Oliņa...
Israel launches attack on Iran; drones reported over Isfahan
Israel has launched an attack on Iran, with Iranian state media reporting in the early hours of Friday, the 19th of April, that three explosions were heard near Isfahan, with an Iranian official ...
https://bnn-news.com/israel-launches-attack-on-iran-drones-reported-over-isfahan-256272
Next week to start off with winter weather in Latvia
On Friday, the 19th of April, weather will be partly cloudy and partly sunny. The day will pass without precipitation in most of the country. However, in south-western parts there will be rain an...
https://bnn-news.com/next-week-to-start-off-with-winter-weather-in-latvia-256269
BNN ANALYSES | Lithuania’s presidential candidates opine on defence tax, teaching Russian
Linas Jegelevičius With less than a month until Lithuania’s presidential election left, all eight candidates are making a last-ditch effort to single out themselves and get more traction in th...
Bauska bypass project needs to be completed by 2030
The Bauska bypass project needs to be completed by the year 2030, said Chairman of Latvian State Roads (LVC) Mārtiņš Lazdovskis at the annual Latvian Road Industry Conference on Thursday, the ...
https://bnn-news.com/bauska-bypass-project-needs-to-be-completed-by-2030-256264
Aivis Landmanis: Latvian ex-PM’s special flights are a child’s play when compared to what is being covered up now
Opinion piece According to foreign investors, the investment climate in Latvia reached historically the lowest value ever – 1.9 points out of 5. Ventspils City Council opposition deputy Aivis L...