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Economic calendar of Latvia. June 11 – 15, 2012
Calendar of economic events in Latvia June 11 – 15, 2012
Naked bike ride
Naked protesters took to the streets all throughout the world on Saturday, June 9, on their bicycles to help bring awareness to the environmental benefits of cycling.
PhotoLife without a bank account
There are many people in the world who have never had a ban account, and they don't feel it necessary to have one. Besides, such people are not only in developing countries, but also in the highly developed West. The Huffington Post discovered reasons that make people wish to refuse a bank account.
Scientists discover the cause of rapid mortality of bees
British scientists have uncovered the cause of the increasing mortality of honey bees around the world.
Euro 2012: Opening ceremony
The 2012 UEFA European Football Championship, commonly referred to as Euro 2012, was opened in Warsaw's National Stadium on June 8.
Travelling to USA: 10 places every kid should see
Which is the best place for travelling with children? The portal Budget Travel did a survey to find out 10 best places in the United States of America to go to on a family trip.
Photos of the Week, 2012.06.08.
Each Friday BNN-NEWS.COM offers the most interesting, the most scandalous and simply the most beautiful pictures from all over the world.
Daily joke: High tech
Three men - an American, a Japanese and an Irishman - were sitting naked in a sauna.
Elderly drivers mostly cause traffic accidents in parking-lots and and forecourts
One third or 32% of registered road traffic accidents caused by drivers older than 55 years are related to inattentive driving in parking-lots of shopping centres and forecourts, and losses incurred are relatively small.
Greek politician slaps woman live on TV
Greek prosecutors have issued an arrest warrant for the far-right Golden Dawn party member after he slapped a woman live on TV.
VideoDaily joke: Generous man
One afternoon a rich was riding in his limousine when he saw two men along the roadside eating grass.
Japanese scientists invent radiation proof paper
Japanese Toppan Company, the second company on the national market for the production and sale of printing devices and printing industry, has developed a special type of paper, which does not transmit radiation.
June 7 in Pictures
BNN offers to take a look at the most interesting, the most scandalous and simply the most beautiful pictures of the day.
New York to attract tourists with a real space shuttle
The space shuttle Enterprise - named after the spaceship in Star Trek - floated past the Statue of Liberty and One World Trade Center on a barge on Wednesday and docked near its new home at a museum on New York's Hudson River.
Video: Hamlet wants his oatmeal
A mini pig named Hamlet has learnt how to get down the stairs to reach the so desired oatmeal.
Nintendo announces social network for video game fans
One of the world leaders in the video game industry – Nintendo - presented its own social network Miiverse during the annual Electronic Entertainment Expo in Los Angeles.
Urban beaches next to skyscrapers
Can't decide whether to spend a day-off in a big city or the beach? Urban beaches offer to combine these two things.
June 7 – International Level Crossing Awareness Day
On Thursday, June 7, Latvia and 41 country of the world celebrate the International Level Crossing Awareness Day. Several events are planned for this day – Latvijas Dzelzceļš plans to carry out special events on the especially congested Riga and Daugavpils crossings, which will encourage owners of cars, motorcycles, bicycles and pedestrians – all of them to follow precautions when crossing the railroad.
Cannabis can do 20 times more harm than regular cigarettes
A third of people think cannabis is harmless, despite it being 20 times more carcinogenic to smoke than tobacco
Lat coin featuring a hedgehog to be introduced into circulation
The Bank of Latvia plans to release a new edition Lat coin featuring a hedgehog on reverse on June 7. It is a legal means of payment in the Republic of Latvia. The coin will be introduced into circulation just like any other money – it will reach trade and other institutions and, eventually, the people through the Bank of Latvia.
New world record for base jumping
Russian alpinist Valery Rozov has set a new world record for base jumping.
June 6 in pictures
BNN offers to take a look at the most interesting, the most scandalous and simply the most beautiful pictures of the day.
Cat turned into a helicopter
The Dutch artist Bart Jansen has found a way not to grieve too much for his dead cat Orville.
Daily joke: Everything is fine!
Two friends, that haven’t seen each other for a long time, meet in the street:
Loud weddings are no longer allowed in Nice
The Mayor of the French city of Nice – Christian Estrosi – has forbidden loud wedding celebrations in the city. In his opinion, whistling, noise, large gatherings, parades and flag (especially foreign) waving disturbs public order.
Photos of the week, 2013.05.24.
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
Energy and taxes to be discussed in EU summit
Oil deposit exploration in Latvia's waters; project managed by people close to Lembergs
Friendship with Unity – the only thing that keeps Prudentia afloat?
Prudentia distances from the consequences of the advices it once gave
Additional experts attracted to the Liepājas metalurgs drama
PHOTO: Gumball 3000 lifestyle rally in Riga
500 kg large aircraft bomb found at Ventspils port
Lembergs' cheap shopping spree abroad
Builders: Castle of Light is almost finished
Court in France questions Head of IMF
Russia angry over Azerbaijan's Eurovision mistake
Apple and other great American companies that keep mountains of cash overseas
Cypriot banks launder money, leaked EU report reads
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 23 in pictures
May 22 in pictures
May 21 in pictures
May 20 in pictures
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