Pope Francis hints at a small shift towards blessing same-sex couples
The Vatican on Monday, the 2nd of October, published what Pope Francis wrote in July, after cardinals had made public their dissatisfaction with…
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BNN ASKS | Chief Prosecutor Juriss: what will our international partners say about Lembergs’ verdict?
Both the Ventspils City Council deputy Aivars Lembergs, who is accused of crimes of corruption, and prosecutor Aivis Zalužinskis promise to appeal the…
Week in Lithuania | MPs decide to turn to Constitutional Court over Istanbul Convention, President signs law banning fur farms
Last week, Lithuania said it may accept several dozens of refugees from Italy, Nord Security raised USD 100 million Baltic fishermen picket over…
Bank of Latvia governor says support for borrowers should be made immediately available
Support for borrowers is necessary, said Bank of Latvia governor Mārtiņš Kazāks in an interview to LTV programme Rīta panorāma. He also told…
Bank of Latvia upgrades inflation outlook for 2023 to 9%
The Bank of Latvia has upgraded the average inflation outlook for 2023 from 8.5% to 9%, as journalists were told by the central…
Baltic fishermen protest against reduction of EU fishing quotas in Palanga
On Friday, the 29th of September, Baltic fishermen gathered for a protest in Palanga, where the European Commission is gathered for a meeting…
Retail trade turnover in Latvia down by 2.7% in August
When compared to 2022, the turnover of Latvian retail trade companies went down by 2.7% in August, according to calendar corrected data from…
Latvian government blasted for plan to drop 5% VAT rate for fruits and vegetables
The refusal of the 5% value added tax rate for fruits and vegetables is a “slap in the faces” of local farmer, consumers…
Gang violence in Sweden; Swedish Prime Minister summons army leaders
In response to the rise in gang violence in Sweden, Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson summoned the head of the Swedish Armed Forces and…
