Former Latvian Saeima deputy sentenced to prison for spying in Russia’s favour
On Thursday, the 9th of November, Riga City Court sentenced found Saeima deputy Jānis Ādamsons guilty of spying for Russia and sentenced him…
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Latvia submits candidacy for a position on the UN Security Council
On Thursday, the 9th of November, in New York, USA, Latvia submitted its application for a temporary seat on the UN Security Council,…
Latvian State Forests takes “bronze” on list of Latvia’s most valuable businesses
Latvian state-owned company Latvian State Forests (LVM) reports that it has been declared the third most valuable company in the country. This is…
BNN ANALYSES | Lithuania’s ruling Conservative-Liberal Coalition trembles after MPs vote down LGBTQ-related law amendment
Linas Jegelevičius Tension in the ruling Conservative-Liberal Lithuanian Coalition is simmering and, furthermore – it has peaked this week after 16 Conservative (HU-LCD)…
This week to start off with cloudy weather and precipitation
In the coming days residents in Latvia are advised to look for a warmer jumper, because colder masses of air will flow to…
Latvian statistical bureau reports birth rates are going down quickly
The Central Statistical Bureau of Latvia (CSP), reports, based on provisional data, that in the first nine months of 2023 there were 10…
Rishi Sunak’s government reshuffle: David Cameron becomes Foreign Secretary
In a surprise move, Rishi Sunak appointed David Cameron as the new Foreign Secretary in a major reshuffle of the government in a…
40 Baltic companies included on Central and Eastern European businesses Top 500 list
Coface Baltics risk management company reports on its subsidiary’s annual study of the economic situation in Central and Eastern European (CAE) region. 40…
Both KNAB and VID to look into Daugavpils mayor’s alleged luxurious lifestyle
Latvia’s Corruption Prevention and Combating Bureau (KNAB) and the State Revenue Service (VID) plan to investigate the article that details how Daugavpils Mayor…
