BNN ANALYSES | Flashback to Latvian politics as notorious ex-minister Šlesers wants to return
In the Latvian political arena, former minister Ainārs Šlesers was not seen for seven years. In two decades, the politician and businessman had…
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Latvia’s GDP increases 11.1% in Q2 2021
In Q2 GDP at current prices was EUR 8.1 billion. As compared to the previous quarter, GDP went up by 4.4 % (according…
Kaunas Pride ends with arrests and pre-trial investigations
Lithuania’s second largest city has experienced its first LGBTQ+ pride event with more than 2 000 participants. Aggressive people with different views also…
Less wurst to come as Berlin’s university caterers to cross out meat over climate
In the German capital of Berlin, the canteens and cafes of four universities have been directed to significantly reduce the presence of meat…
Estonian economy rebounded with 12.9% growth in Q2 year-on-year from crisis low
The Estonian economy has in the second quarter of 2021 grown by 12.9% compared to the change in its gross domestic product in…
Central Financing and Contracting Agency may cut EU financing to 12 projects involved in construction cartel activities
In the scandalous construction cartel case Latvia’s Central Financing and Contracting Agency (CFLA) may cut payments of EU financing to 12 projects, said…
Latvian municipality bans gambling in its territory
In central Latvia, the Ķekava Municipality has banned organising gambling in its territory set up in 2021, as part of the administrative and…
Latest Covid-19 cases in Baltics. 469 in Latvia, 695 in Lithuania, 408 in Estonia
A total of 469 new Covid-19 infection cases were found in Latvia in the last 24 hours. 387 of the patients were either…
Opinions on compulsory Covid-19 vaccination divide in Latvia’s parliament
40.36% of Latvia’s residents have completed their vaccination course. The goal is much higher than that and politicians are looking for solutions. One…
