Vaidere: Russia wants out of isolation imposed by the west
Russia wants out of the western countries’ imposed well-deserved isolation, as Latvian members of the European Parliament Inese Vaidere said in a post…
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After Estonia’s fuel price record, retailers explain its reasons
This week, in Estonia’s largest petrol station chains, the price of petrol 95 has reached a new national record of 1.599 euros. Representatives…
Narcotics gradually replace smoking and alcohol among teenagers
Teenagers in Latvia smoke and drink alcohol less when compared to previous years. Use of narcotics, however, remains widely spread, according to data…
Saeima deputy accused of spying for Russia prohibited from working in the parliament
The office of the prosecutor has decided to prohibit 13th Saeima deputy Jānis Ādamsons, who is accused of spying for Russia, from performing…
Lithuania’s wage growth has not resulted in wage levels of Latvia, Estonia, central bank says
The Bank of Lithuania has found that despite rapid wage growth in Lithuania, the overall remuneration level in the country has not reached…
In Italy, Berlusconi speaks of bringing down government, if PM Draghi becomes President
As Italian politicians prepare to elect the EU country’s next President, notorious ex-Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi, who seeks the post himself, has warned…
Number of cars registered in Latvia up considerably in 2021
A total of 54 256 used cars were registered in Latvia last year, which is 19.9% more when compared to 2020, according to…
Latest Covid-19 cases in Baltics. 2 239 in Latvia, 4 635 in Lithuania, 2 202 in Estonia
A total of 2 439 new Covid-19 infection cases were found in Latvia in the last 24 hours. 943 of the patients were…
Opinion | Ventspils residents mixed up in power struggle
Opinion of ex-deputy of Ventspils City Council Aivis Landmanis. Soon the Saeima will pass in the final reading amendments to the Law on…
