Ruling coalition in Latvia to discuss if it is necessary to extend state of emergency
Today, 4 January, political parties of the ruling coalition in Latvia will meet and discuss whether or not it is necessary to extend…
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Estonian naturalists honour brown bear as animal of year
In Estonia, where it is allowed to hunt 87 bears per year, the Estonian Naturalists’ Society has selected the brown bear as the…
Electricity price in Latvia down 55% last week
Last week the electricity price in Latvia decreased by 55% to 111.68 EUR/MWh, as reported by JSC Latvenergo representative Ivita Bidere. The price…
Many in Riga turn to doctors with injuries suffered falling down on slippery streets
The Traumatology and Orthopaedics Hospital (TOS) has observed a massive surge of patients suffering from injuries received falling down on slippery streets. Latvian…
Latvian corruption watchdog requests criminal prosecution of former LDz board members
On Monday, 3 January, Latvian Corruption Prevention and Combating Bureau (KNAB) requested the office of the prosecutor to commence criminal prosecution of four…
Inflation in Turkey reaches 36%
Yearly inflation in Turkey reached 36% in December, pointing serious difficulties in the large economy of the NATO member state, British public broadcaster…
Residents in Riga warned about slippery pedestrian walkways
Freezing rain was observed in Riga in the morning on Monday, 3 January. This caused roads and walkways to ice over. Municipal services…
Latest Covid-19 cases in Baltics. 671 in Latvia, 1 208 in Lithuania, 686 in Estonia
A total of 1 208 new Covid-19 infection cases were found in Latvia in the last 24 hours. 273 of the patients were…
Akropole and Alfa shopping malls to offer booster shot vaccination service
In an effort to provide uninterrupted vaccination coverage, residents who already have a valid vaccination or recovery certificate will be able to receive…
