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Russia uncovers U.S. spy; reserved reaction from both foreign ministries
On Tuesday, Moscow has expelled an American diplomat over an attempt to recruit an FSB officer to work for the CIA. Although the alleged spy has been caught red-handed, Russian Foreign Affairs Ministry and U.S. State Department avoid inflammatory language.
A map of the world’s most and least racially tolerant countries
When two Swedish economists set out to examine whether economic freedom made people any more or less racist, they knew how they would gauge economic freedom, but they needed to find a way to measure a country’s level of racial tolerance. So they turned to something called the World Values Survey, which has been measuring global attitudes and opinions for decades.
PhotoTOP 5 of car thieves' most precious prizes
Unlike previous years, there was a fewer number of insurance claims submitted to insurance companies in regard to thefts of brand new cars. Compared to last year, mirrors of expensive cars seem to be stolen a lot less in recent times. This is because the items are often marked, and therefore are a lot harder to sell.
Russian investigators charge Rosbank CEO
The chief executive of Societe Generale's Russian unit, Vladimir Golubkov, and another executive at Rosbank were charged on Thursday, May 16, for taking bribes.
Latvia to compete in Eurovision finals; bookmakers are sceptical
On Thursday, May 16, Latvia's representatives – PeR group – will be performing in Sweden's city of Malme with their song Here We Go in the second semifinal of Eurovision.
Latvenergo's profits drop by 18.5% in 2012
Latvenergo's profits for 2012 reached 35.7 million LVL, with the total turnover reaching the highest volume to date – 751 million LVL. This is 10% more than the company had in the year before.
Latvia to be heated a lot over the week
Starting with Thursday, May 16, Latvia will be experiencing unusually hot weather, meteorologists predict.
Colgate wants to patent caffeinated toothbrushes
There are few drugs more readily available to 21st century people than caffeine. It long ago made the jump from coffee and sodas into energy drinks and guarana-infused shots, and now the leg-jiggling alkaloid is worming its way out of your drinks and into your food via energized sunflower seeds and extreme sport jelly beans. And now, caffeine could show up somewhere even farther from the coffee cup: your toothbrush.
Infographic: How teens' habits threaten the future of Facebook
The tech world is mystified and frightened by teens. At the same time, tech companies are desperately catering to them, knowing that teens will shape the industry's future.
Richter's painting becomes most expensive work of living artist
A 1968 work by German painter Gerhard Richter has been sold for a record price for a living artist's work. The photo-painting «Domplatz, Mailand» («Cathedral Square, Milan») was sold for EUR 46.5 million.
Bathing season officially open in Latvia
On Wednesday, May 15, the official bathing season was opened in Latvia. It is now allowed to swim in all official locations, because, according to the results of the analysis carried out by specialists of the Health Inspection, the general water quality is good.
Slow-down in Estonia’s growth expected
International Monetary Fund: pace of growth in Estonia is to slow down this year because of euro-area's struggle to recover.
Fourth largest Solar flare in the past week
Following three massive Solar flares in between Sunday to Monday, a fourth one was noted in the same region of the Sun this Tuesday, May 14, releasing multiple tons of Solar matter into space.
Latvia’s construction volume up by 9.8%
In Q1 of 2013, construction volume (at current prices) comprised 142.8 million LVL, according to the latest data of the Central Statistical Bureau.
1 commentBloomberg: The eurozone must be split to save EU
On the eve of the American Civil War, Abraham Lincoln famously said that «a house divided cannot stand.» Today, the European Union -- committed for decades to the quest for ever closer union -- must confront an agonizing truth. Lincoln’s maxim must be inverted. For the EU to survive, the euro must divide, according to Bloomberg.
aiBaltic Bergen – Riga flight delayed; possible bombing threats
The airBaltic Bergen-Riga flight that was scheduled to depart on May 15 was delayed. It still has not departed, because someone had “made a bad joke”, notes the airline’s representative Janis Vanags.
Latvia’s employment on a rise
In comparison with Q1 2012, the number of active population aged 15-74 in Q1 2013 has increased by 0.6%. The active population in this age group comprises 1 030.2 thousand or 65.4%, of which 70.1% are men and 61.4% - women.
May 15 in pictures
BNN offers to take a look at the most interesting, the most scandalous and simply the most beautiful pictures of the day.
Shadow economy in Latvia: 21% of GDP
Even though the proportion of shadow economy in Latvia’s economy reached 21.1% in 212, this index is on a decrease for the second consecutive year. In 2011, it was 30.2%, and 38.1% in 2010.
French economy in recession, EC allows bending of Maastricht criterion for two more years
The French economy has slipped into recession for the third time in four years. President Francois Hollande is under pressure to adopt growth policies.
Daily Joke: Paying for College
Did you hear about the banker who was recently arrested for embezzling $100,000 to pay for his daughter's college education?
Buyers’ most favourite products of 2012: Pina Colada, Alkšņu servelat and more
Following a survey of traders and an in depth investigation into market data, 31 products were declared the Product of the Year in Latvia. New leaders appeared in the Top list. Older products also retain their positions.
Photo: The psychedelic cargo haulers of Pakistan's highways
The creaking trucks that ply Pakistan's treacherous highways form a vibrant tapestry in the country's often bleak and rugged landscape. Showcasing the Pakistani tradition of painting vehicles elaborately, the trucks are covered with everything from detailed arabesques and Urdu calligraphy to portraits of Pakistani pop icons. Often, drivers hang chains of bells from their vehicles' bumpers.
Eastern European women freed from slavery in London
On Tuesday, May 14, the British police arrested a mob of Russian Mafia, which managed an entire network of prostitution and human slave traffic in some apartment block in West London.
May 21 in pictures
Riga mayoral candidate. Guntis Belēvičs: bull in a china shop?
Latvia approves amendments regarding double citizenship
Latvia's foreign trade export is growing faster than import
Searches carried out at homes and offices of Liepājas metalurgs Board and sharholders
PAA bath manufacturer modernizes production plant and creates Silk Stone material
Paul Krugman declined participation in the First Riga Economic Forum
Friendship between Unity and Prudentia: gigantic losses for state budget
HM: smoking in the presence of a child is considered abuse
Latvia's living costs reach record high level
Petrol price fixing scandal: oil giant bosses to be jailed if found guilty
French President: austerity endangers EU
Obama administration sacks U.S. Internal Revenue Service chief
Greek politician slaps woman live on TV
Colombia hosts Miss Pole Dance 2012
VIDEO: Airline fined for in-flight bikini show
VIDEO: The birth of a snowflake
VIDEO: World's most dangerous marketplace
May 20 in pictures
Photos of the week, 2013.05.17.
May 16 in pictures
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