Navalny and Krasikov’s name appear on prisoner swap list
The US and Russia are engaged in talks on a possible exchange of imprisoned Russian spies for foreigners held by Russia. Among those…
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Inflation is over and will continue at the same time, expert says
Disinflation comes with heating, writes Luminor Bank’s Pēteris Strautiņš, commenting on changes to consumer price in August, when their level in Latvia was…
G20 summit calls for peace but avoids condemning Russia for war in Ukraine
The G20 summit in New Delhi, India, finished on Sunday, the 10th of September with a declaration that avoided explicitly condemning Russia’s actions…
Several men sentenced to prison for forging 3.5 million US dollars in Latvia
On the 8th of September Riga City Vidzeme Suburb Court sentenced six men to prison for forging 3.5 million US dollars, as LETA…
Shooter in Bunkus murder case released from custody for cooperating with authorities, De Facto reports
LTV analytical programme De Facto reports oddities involving the trial of the insolvency administrator Mārtiņš Bunkus murder case. The programme reports that the…
Putin prevails in Russian regional elections; rigging evident
Regional and municipal elections in Russia, including in annexed regions of Ukraine, concluded on Sunday, the 10th of September, boosting support for president…
Life skills classes in Lithuania ignite controversy: Accusations of being a “Trojan horse” for genderist education?
Lithuania has introduced a life skills programme for schoolchildren starting this year, covering topics such as safe traffic, emotional well-being, and sex education….
Week in Lithuania: Foreign minister urges West to accelerate military aid to Ukraine, 198 new COVID-19 cases reported over a single day
Last week, Lithuania unveiled its 1st journalists’ protection plan; date for drills over Belarusian N-plant meltdown threat set President discussed Ukraine support with…
OPINION | Government with ZZS in it would be “a return to Rīdzene Hotel”
Ilona Bērziņa, BNN Government-formation negotiations should not take place in dark rooms behind closed doors. This process is nearly as important as meetings…
