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Photo: The world’s tallest building will be in the middle of an empty field in China
A Chinese firm best known for building air conditioning units is constructing a vertical city. Broad Sustainable Construction (BSB) said this week that next month it will finally break ground on its the tower that will not only be the world’s tallest but could, according to BSB, become a model for how China deals with mass urbanization.
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Researchers eager to find traces of drugs in sewage
Most people would rather not do it, a group of leading researchers, however, say drug wastewater analysis is an exciting and «rapidly-developing scientific discipline» that may useful to shape the way we treat illicit drug use.
The most horrifying industrial disasters of all time
Natural disasters have claimed countless human lives throughout history, with their unexpected waves of destruction. But there's still something uniquely terrifying and heart-breaking about an industrial disaster, when our best precautions fail and our achievements turn deadly. Here are the worst industrial catastrophes ever.
Combined heat and power plants produced 64% of the total heating energy in Latvia in 2012
In 2012, in Latvia there were 133 active combined heat and power (CHP) plants with total electrical capacity 1021.0 megawatts (MW).
Retirement is harmful to health, study suggests
Retirement has a detrimental impact on mental and physical health, a new study has found.
Latvia celebrates the International Hotlines Day
Similar to many countries of the world, Latvia celebrates the International Hotlines Day on May 17. This year's theme is “Creating opportunities for children and teenagers”.
French President: austerity endangers EU
President Francois Hollande of France seeks reduction of unemployment in his country, by pushing the EU to increase spending in order to cut youth unemployment in Europe. He has also noted that recession is now «threatening the very identity of Europe».
At least 10% of Facebook users aren't human
This is James. He’s on Facebook. He has no idea what Facebook is. Because he’s a dog.
Photos of the week, 2013.05.17.
Each Friday BNN-NEWS.COM offers the most interesting, the most scandalous and simply the most beautiful pictures from all over the world.
PAA bath manufacturer modernizes production plant and creates Silk Stone material
Latvian bath manufacturer PAA has finished its production plant modernization project in Kekava. As a result the company managed to create an innovative new material – Silk Stone.
Daily Joke: Mind Variables
There once was an entrepreneur who was interviewing people for a division manager position. He decided to select the candidate that could answer the question "how much is 2+2?"
Parliamentary groups in Brussels struggle around controversial EU data protection bill
While drafting an amendment proposal for Data protection directive, protection of fundamental rights collides with business interests, and just as evidently – political and ideological divisions collide between European Parliament political groups.
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Latvia's representatives fail to enter the finals of Eurovision
Latvia's representatives – PeR group – failed to enter the finals of Eurovision on Thursday, May 16.
Estonia's unemployment at 10.2% in Q1
According to the Labour Force Survey, Estonia's unemployment rate was 10.2% in the 1st quarter of 2013 year on year and up from 9.3% in Q4.
Petrol price fixing scandal: oil giant bosses to be jailed if found guilty
The bosses of oil giants engulfed in a price fixing scandal could be jailed if they are found guilty, David Cameron warned on Thursday, May 16.
Angry Birds film in production
It has been unveiled that Angry Birds videogame will be made into a movie.
Friendship between Unity and Prudentia: gigantic losses for state budget
The Latvian state budget is suffering enormous losses because the saving of drowning companies attracts financial consultants not by means of open contests, but based on the fact whether or not they are related to the ruling political party, experts believe.
Everest glaciers melting
The rise of temperatures and reduced snowfall are making Himalayan glaciers recede
Tornado tears through Texas
A tornado has taken the lives of six as it ripped through a town in the U.S. state of Texas.
Riga mayoral candidate. Guntis Belēvičs: bull in a china shop?
May 20 in pictures
Latvia approves amendments regarding double citizenship
Latvia's foreign trade export is growing faster than import
Latvian fuel traders: National Alliance wants to destroy domestic companies
Latvenergo's profits drop by 18.5% in 2012
Slow-down in Estonia’s growth expected
Searches carried out at homes and offices of Liepājas metalurgs Board and sharholders
Paul Krugman declined participation in the First Riga Economic Forum
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
Latvia's problem of unemployed youth is reducing in scale
Infographic: How teens' habits threaten the future of Facebook
Bloomberg: The eurozone must be split to save EU
May 16 in pictures
Japan's economy shows recovery signs
Richter's painting becomes most expensive work of living artist
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 15 in pictures
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