Lithuanian economists divided on possible real estate bubble in Lithuania
The Bank of Lithuania has been observing a rapid rise in property prices since the beginning of the year, and economists are divided…
Author: Ogres
Thousands of reports of violations of children’s rights: what is happening in Latvia?
Last year, the Children’s Protection Centre (BAC) reviewed 1,741 submissions from individuals and legal entities regarding possible violations of children’s rights, which is…
Prices in Latvia are rising faster than elsewhere in Europe – latest data
Annual inflation in Latvia in December was higher than the average in the European Union (EU) and the euro area, according to data…
Concerns grow: Internet shutdown in Iran could lead to severe digital isolation
Iran has been without internet for almost two weeks, with 92 million people without access to web services; telecommunications and text messaging have…
Rail Baltica finally moves forward in Latvia – construction to begin on a 30–35 km section
Construction companies have been given permission to start works on a 30–35 kilometre stretch of the Rail Baltica railway line project in Latvia,…
Two high-speed trains collide in Spain; death toll rises
A high-speed train derailed and crashed into an oncoming train in southern Spain on the evening of the 18th of January, sending it…
Leak of documents linked to Russian special services exposes an informant network in Latvia
Over the past two weeks, at least three individuals linked to the so-called “Baltic Anti-Fascists” group have been arrested. Through this group, an…
Danish Prime Minister: Europe will not succumb to blackmail
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, responding to US President Donald Trump’s threat of import tariffs, indicated that Europe will not succumb to blackmail,…
Latvia’s residents want to defend the country but don’t know how – expert warns
A system is needed to enable Latvian residents to participate in national defence in non-military ways, said Ieva Bērziņa, leading researcher at the…
