US urges Russia to accept deal to free jailed basketball star
The US has urged Moscow to accept a deal to free basketball player Brittney Griner, who has been sentenced to nine years in…
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Belarusian citizen in Latvia officially accused of espionage
Latvian Prosecutor General’s Office has presented official charges to the Belarusian citizen who is accused of espionage in the interest of Belarusian military…
Removal of monument glorifying the Soviet Army in Riga will commence soon
The total costs of the removal of the Victory Monument and territory improvement project afterwards are estimated at EUR 2 131 899, said…
Harmony against using money from reserve fund on Soviet Victory monument’s removal
Harmony’s faction in Riga City Council believes it is unacceptable to take EUR 2 131 899 from the reserve fund and divert this…
Fears of another Kaliningrad transit crisis; Lithuanian banks pauses Russian payments
Lithuanian Railways resumed transportation of goods between mainland Russia and Kaliningrad last month, following a conflict between the EU and Moscow. Now, Lithuanian…
Estonian women still among the most highly educated in Europe
Estonian women are still among the most highly educated in Europe, and overall Estonia ranks 7th in terms of the share of people…
Police apprehend seven wanted persons near Riga’s Central Market
Between 14:00 and 22:00 on 3 August Latvian State Police together with their colleagues from Riga Region Criminal Police performed multiple preventive activities…
The U.S. Senate approved Sweden’s and Finland’s accession into NATO
US Senate on Wednesday, August 3rd, approved NATO Membership for Sweden, Finland by a vote of 95-1. Thus sending a strong message of…
With Covid-19 infection cases on a rise, people with weak immune system should consider booster jab
To enhance the immune system against the ever-growing Covid-19 infection, patients with compromised immune system should sign up for a second booster vaccine…
