Nearly one-third of Latvian-speakers believe Russian attack on Baltic States is realistic
Nearly one-third or 30% of Latvian residents that speak Latvian language in their family consider the scenario under which Russia will not stop…
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Pensions in Latvia to be indexed two months early this year
On Thursday, 14 July, Latvia’s Saeima passed in the second and final reading urgent amendments to the Law on State Pensions. These amendments…
Latvian government supports removal of 69 monuments glorifying Soviet and Nazi regimes
On Thursday, 14 July, Latvia’s government approved the removal of 69 monuments, plaques and memorials glorifying Soviet and Nazi regimes. 23 June marked…
Russian-speaking Latvian: Russians sick with putinisis shame my native language
Intelligent people are aware that not all Russians support Putin’s madness. There are Russians who support Ukraine and who respect and love Latvia…
Europol: the threat of terrorism in European Union remains high
The threat of terrorism in the European Union (EU) remains high despite the drop in the number of acts of terror observed in…
Bank analysts: negative effect of euro’s weakness exceeds positive aspects
The negative influence of euro’s weakness exceeds positive aspects. Additionally, the low euro exchange rate could contribute to inflation even though it is…
With rent prices up, Lithuania offers adopting price ceiling
Apartment rent in Lithuania’s biggest cities continues rapidly going up. As a result, students especially could be pushed from the housing rental market….
Europe freezes Russian assets worth EUR 13.8 billion
Since the start of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine the European Union has frozen Russian assets worth EUR 13.8 million, as announced by European…
Long queues form on Lithuania’s borders with Russia and Belarus after EU sanctions
Following the adoption of European sanctions, entry to Lithuania was denied to 34 trucks from Russia on Monday, 11 July. Long queues are…
