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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.
PhotoEastern 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.
Holes in the roads make life difficult in Lithuania and Estonia also
Latvian drivers often say that the problem of holes in the roads is so bad that no other country can imagine. However, according to information from Estonian and Lithuanian insurance companies, Latvia’s neighbours also suffer from this particular problem.
Latvia’s national ice hockey team ranks 11th in the World Ice Hockey Championship
On Tuesday, May 14, Latvia’s national hockey team concluded its participation in the World Championship with a score of 2:3 (1:1, 0:1, 1:0, 0:1), allowing Finland to remain in the championship.
State of emergency declared in Nigeria
President Goodluck Jonathan of Nigeria has declared a state of emergency in three north-eastern states. Following a wave of violent attacks, Mr Jonathan has announced that the military will do everything necessary to stop the terrorists and insurgents.
Lithuania and Estonia make it to the Eurovision finals
Both Latvia’s neighbours – Lithuania and Estonia – have overcome the first semi-finals of the international song contest Eurovision.
Electricity is imported to the Baltics more and more
The electricity supply system of the Baltics is still tightly linked to Russia and Belarus. The situation could be changed by a political decision and construction of new power lines, Nord Pool representatives admit.
1 commentRupert Murdoch moves into wine
Rupert Murdoch, the founder and CEO of News Corporation is moving into the wine business, after purchasing a vineyard in Los Angeles.
Latvia, Estonia, lead EU new cars emissions charts
According to the study published by European Environment Agency, the new passenger cars purchased in Latvia and Estonia are the most pollutive in the 27-member union.
Orthodox Jewish school bans «hipster glasses»
An Orthodox Jewish school in Brooklyn has banned its students from wearing the thick-framed retro glasses that are currently in style. Borough Park’s Bobover Yeshiva B’Nei Zion wrote a letter to parents advising them about the school’s new policy.
U.S. Government obtains wide AP phone records in probe
The Justice Department secretly obtained two months of telephone records of reporters and editors for The Associated Press in what the news cooperative's top executive called a "massive and unprecedented intrusion" into how news organizations gather the news.
Lembergs’ nice and clean kingdom has poor living conditions
Even though the security measure imposed against Aivars Lembergs by the prosecutor’s office to perform the duties of Chairman of Ventspils City Council, the city is formally being managed by the For Latvia and Ventspils party. His kingdom may have clean streets and environment, but life is poor there.
Syrian rebel «eats soldier's heart»
A video which appears to show a Syrian rebel taking a bite from the heart of a dead soldier has been widely condemned.
Estonia and Lithuania to compete for Eurovision finals
The Eurovision week is due to be opened with a live airing of the international song contest on Tuesday, May 14. Among this evening’s performers are also Latvia’s neighbours – Estonia and Lithuania.
53 years of nuclear tests as electronic music
Japanese musician Isao Hashimoto has creataed a video described as a musical depiction of all the nuclear bombs ever detonated. "1945-1998" by Isao Hashimoto is like an infographic with sound effects — or, possibly, a mash-up of the games Simon and Global Thermonuclear War.
VideoMay 14 in pictures
BNN offers to take a look at the most interesting, the most scandalous and simply the most beautiful pictures of the day.
Searches carried out at homes and offices of Liepājas metalurgs Board and sharholders
On Tuesday, may 14, the State Police (SP) carried out searches at residences and offices of Liepājas metalurgs (LM) Board members and shareholders.
Osaka mayor: Japan WWII «comfort women» were «necessary»
Osaka Mayor Toru Hashimoto has described as «necessary» the system by which women were forced to become prostitutes for World War II troops. He said the «comfort women» gave soldiers putting their lives at risk a chance «to rest».
Latvian Environment Minister does not back down; waits for coalition’s proposals
Development of amendments to the law in order to limit the authority of criminally prosecuted deputies is a good sign for potential public servants to think more about being honest, believes Environmental Protection and Regional Development Minister Edmunds Sprudzs.
Signature collection to have Lat as national currency is declined
On Tuesday, May 14, the Central Elections Commission (CEC) decided not to register the signature collection bill for amendments to Latvia’s Constitution to set Lat as Latvia’s national currency in Section 4 of the Constitution.
Latvia raises passenger platform levels in thirteen of its existing train stations
Using the available funding from the EU Cohesion Fund (nearly 12 million LVL), Latvijas dzelzceļš (LDz) plans to raise the level of passenger platforms of 13 train stations along Jelgava and Jurmala routes.
UK to publish draft EU referendum bill
Britain’s ruling Conservatives are expected to unveil a draft bill that could make Prime Minister David Cameron’s promise of a referendum on the country’s EU membership legally binding.
May 21 in pictures
Riga mayoral candidate. Guntis Belēvičs: bull in a china shop?
Survey: popularity of current Ventspils management is below 50%
Economic Diary: Smash Business with Taxes
Latvia's foreign trade export is growing faster than import
Latvenergo's profits drop by 18.5% in 2012
Slow-down in Estonia’s growth expected
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
Bathing season officially open in Latvia
Latvia's living costs reach record high level
Infographic: How teens' habits threaten the future of Facebook
Petrol price fixing scandal: oil giant bosses to be jailed if found guilty
Bloomberg: The eurozone must be split to save EU
French President: austerity endangers EU
May 16 in pictures
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 15 in pictures
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