Latvian Saeima committee doubles down on proposal to demolish Victory Monument
On Wednesday, 11 May, the majority of Saeima Foreign Affairs Committee decided to submit to the Saeima amendments that lift legislative obstacles on…
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Day 77 of war in Ukraine: US prepares 40 bln dollar support package, Mariupol defenders show photos, videos from siege
In Ukraine on Wednesday, May 11, the belief in the ability to win the war was increased by the decision of US legislators…
Police in Riga restrict access to Victory Monument entirely
Police in Riga have completely restricted access to the monument in Victory Park, as confirmed by State Police. On Wednesday, 11 May, Latvian…
Latvia discusses lifting PIT from employers’ paid childbirth benefits
The benefit paid to employees in the event of childbirth in the family is planned to lose PIT application. This is provided by…
Farmers: food prices in Latvia may reach new heights this autumn
«More and more external factors emerge and strike at the food industry. This industry is in a state of crisis. Food is becoming…
Police in Riga disperse last people gathered at Victory Park; several detained
Latvian State Police dispersed the last groups of people who gathered at Victory Park in Riga. Several people were detained using force, as…
Ukrainian civilian deaths at war could exceed 3 381 by thousands, UN says
The UN’s current official number of civilian deaths in Ukraine since Russia invaded the country on February 24 could be higher by several…
In Estonia, 11 000 gather on Russia’s Victory Day
In Estonia, the highly controversial Victory Day celebration has been attended by around 11 000 people. The majority of people arrived at the…
Police in Latvia fine man for drawing war-glorifying symbols on pavement
Latvian State Police have fined a man EUR 200 for drawing symbols glorifying the Russian war in Ukraine. As BNN found out from…
