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Hot weather increases ice cream sales
Given the exceptionally hot weather that was noted in the end of last week, compared to July the year before, demand for ice cream doubled in Rimi stores, says company representative Dace Valnere.
Cycling tour for libraries around the Castle of Light
On Monday, July 30, participants from all over the world gathered at the Latvian Railway History Museum for the Cycling tour for libraries, to perform a victory lap around the newly constructed building in the Castle of Light.
PhotoJuly 30 in pictures
BNN offers to take a look at the most interesting, the most scandalous and simply the most beautiful pictures of the day.
Sting «sells out» Arena Riga once again
The famous British composer and singer Sting performed before a 12 000 crowd at Arena Riga on Sunday, July 29. Sting is one of the few musicians that managed to completely sell out their concerts at Arena Riga.
London Olympics photos: July 29
During the London Olympics, BNN offers to check out daily galleries of events, the achievements of sportsmen and intense battles for medals.
Daily joke: Smart decision
Two gas company servicemen, a senior training supervisor and a young trainee, were out checking meters in a suburban neighborhood. They parked their truck the end of the alley and worked their way to the other end.
French cows prefer French wine
French farmers give their cows good wine – two bottles every day in fact. According to the farmers, wine cheers their cows and improves the quality of their meat.
The most dangerous children’s toys – swings, trampoline and bicycle
According to the data from ERGO insurance company and the Children Clinical University Hospital (CCUH), with the coming of warm weather, the number of seasonal injuries (riding bicycles and roller skates; falling from swings; jumping on trampolines; different accidents in bodies of water, and accidents with animals).
Political calendar of Latvia. July 30 – August 3, 2012
Calendar of political events in Latvia July 30 – August 3, 2012.
Economic calendar of Latvia. July 30 – August 3, 2012
Calendar of economic events in Latvia July 30 – August 3, 2012.
New Wave 2012 concludes
The New Wave 2012 popular music performers contest concluded with an ambitious concert on Sunday, July 29.
Photos of the week, 2012.07.27.
Each Friday BNN-NEWS.COM offers the most interesting, the most scandalous and simply the most beautiful pictures from all over the world.
Lithuanian basketball players set to take, at least, the fifth place on the London Olympics
Lithuania’s national basketball team departed for the London Olympics on Friday, July 27, hoping to give it their best.
Photo: Sexiest female Olympians
It wasn’t all that long ago when the subject was female athletes, and the image was that of burly shot putters who ranked a ten on the strength scale and minus one on the attractiveness scale. That’s no longer the case. Some of the best female athletes in the world are incredibly attractive with beautiful faces, rock-hard bodies and an overpowering sex appeal.
New Wave: events unfold
The second day of the New Wave popular music performers contest concluded on Thursday, July 26.
Egypt Olympic team gets fake Nike kit
Members of Egypt's Olympic team have been given fake Nike gear, a synchronised swimmer writes on her Twitter account.
Survey: half of residents believe in the success of Latvian Olympic athletes
More than half (54%) of Latvian economically active residents that took part in the joint survey by TNS and LNT, believe that Latvian Olympic athletes will achieve award-winning results.
Top 20: favourite websites of Latvian residents
The most popular website among Latvian internet users, age 15 to 74, is still Google. 40% or 695 000 Latvian residents, age 15 to 74, visit this page every day.
July 26 in pictures
BNN offers to take a look at the most interesting, the most scandalous and simply the most beautiful pictures of the day.
11-year-old boy flies to Rome as a stowaway
Liam Corcoran, an 11-year-old boy, managed to slip on board of a Jet2 airplane and fly from Manchester to Rome.
New Wave: day one
Wednesday, July 25, the first day of the New Wave 2012 popular music performers contest concluded at the Dzintari concert hall in Jurmala, Latvia.
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Riga opens up its own Tequila Quarter
Thursday, July 26, the very first Tequila Quarter in Riga and Latvia will be opened with a colourful opening ceremony on Dzirnavu Street 59.
May 22 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
May 16 in pictures
Bloomberg: The eurozone must be split to save EU
Gold shipment worth EUR 483,000 lost in Miami
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 21 in pictures
May 20 in pictures
Photos of the week, 2013.05.17.
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