War in Ukraine: aggressor is heavily shelling Ukrainian cities
At least 11 people have been killed in the heavy shelling that Russia has directed at Ukrainian cities after the announcement of tank…
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Riga City Council expects EUR 140 million more in budget revenue than last year
On Wednesday, the 25th of January, Riga City Council passed the municipality’s budget, the revenue in which is planned to be EUR 140…
Swedbank Estonia head: No reason to talk about panic
The rising Euribor rate and rising unemployment could mean that banks are reluctant to issue loans, but the CEO of Swedbank Estonia says…
Latvia’s president hopes to preserve regulations regarding beneficial owners
On Wednesday, the 25th of January, Latvian President Egils Levits met with Minister of Justice Inese Lībiņa-Egnere in Riga Castle to discuss «topical…
Minister promises Latvian businesses access to new markets
Latvia’s Foreign Affairs Service will especially support Latvian businesses in exploring new markets – mainly in Australia, New Zealand, Africa and Latin America,…
BNN ANALYSES: Can Lithuania beat all odds with the world economy in doldrums in 2023?
Linas Jegelevičius When things in Lithuania in 2023 just do not seem rosy for most, Nerijus Mačiulis, chief economist of Swedbank Lithuania, has…
Natural gas market still requires caution, Latvenergo warns
At the end of 2022 the price of natural gas went down in Europe’s wholesale market. This was largely caused by the drop…
Britain warns of Russian and Iranian hacker attacks
Hackers from Iran and Russia are carrying out espionage cyberattacks on British politicians and journalists, and the numbers are increasing, writes the BBC….
Riga City Council decides to increase wages for the mayor, vice-mayors and all deputies
During the meeting on Wednesday, the 25th of January, Riga City Council passed amendments to wages paid in the city council, increasing the…
