Latvian MEP Nils Ušakovs stripped of immunity
On Thursday, 11 November, the European Parliament decided to strip Latvian MEP and former mayor of Riga Nils Ušakovs of his immunity. Commenting…
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EU General Court: 2.4-bln-euro fine on Google to stay
The EU General Court has ruled that the fine of 2.4 billion euros on Google will not be cancelled. The fine was imposed…
Baltic Defence Ministers: NATO and the EU are experiencing the toughest crisis in recent years
NATO and the European Union are currently experiencing the toughest security crisis in recent years, as stated in an announcement made by Baltic…
Latvian Constitution Protection Bureau’s director Jānis Maizītis has passed away
The director of Latvia’s Constitution Protection Bureau Jānis Maizītis has passed away at the age of sixty years, as reported by Latvia’s President…
11 November – Lāčplēsis Day in Latvia
11 November – Lāčplēsis Day is listed on the calendar as a memorial day. It is a day when Latvia’s flag is hoisted…
Lithuania readies tough restrictions, should patients in ICUs increase
Lithuania, which has avoided nationwide quarantine restrictions this autumn despite world-leading increase of Covid-19 cases, has drafted a plan of epidemiological restrictions for…
Covid-19 vaccination numbers in Baltic States
75% of Latvian residents at least 18 years old have received at least one Covid-19 vaccine injection so far, according to estimates from…
Estonia does not forecast significant inflation in 2022
The current quick pace of inflation is not expected to continue at the same tempo in 2022, Estonian Finance Minister Keit Pentus-Rosimannus has…
Latvia’s prosecutor general requests shutting down the New Generation religious organisation
Latvia’s Prosecutor General Juris Stukāns has submitted to court a request to shut down the religious organisation known as New Generation. The office…
