Latvian political party Par!/Progresīvie faction leader reports receiving large bribe offer
Latvian Corruption Prevention and Combating Bureau (KNAB) intends to ask the office of the prosecutor to raise charges against a business manager for…
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Lithuanian bakeries active in making Christmas cake – šakotis
The southern Baltic country, Lithuania, has a Christmas specialty of its own – šakotis. The sweet and hard cake, which is good for…
England imposes Covid certificate requirement for events, nightclubs
In England from Wednesday, December 15, spectators of large events and partygoers in nightclubs are required to present the UK Covid pass, British…
Prosecutor on Gobzems’ protest: police were too gentle towards protesters
The response of police officers towards the people who participated in the protest organised by Saeima deputy Aldis Gobzems outside Riga Castle on…
Latvia commences Covid-19 vaccination of 5-11 year old children
From 16 December onward any child aged 5 years or older will have access to Covid-19 vaccines in Latvia. Vaccination is especially recommended…
Vilnius Airport expected to accommodate 10 million passengers after reconstruction
The reconstruction of the Vilnius Airport is nearing its end. The Lithuanian transport hub will sport a new runway and departure terminal, Lithuanian…
Disposable income of households in Latvia is up, but so is income inequality
Compared to 2019, household disposable income, increased by 8.1 % in 2020, reaching EUR 630 per household member monthly. Population income grew faster…
Latest Covid-19 cases in Baltics. 886 in Latvia, 2 123 in Lithuania, 658 in Estonia
A total of 886 new Covid-19 infection cases were found in Latvia in the last 24 hours. 475 of the patients were either…
Latvia receives EC’s approval for of businesses impacted by Covid-19
Latvia has received approval from the European Commission for working capital grant programme. This means the State Revenue Service (VID) will soon start…
