European Central Bank increases interest rate to 2.5%
On Thursday, the 15th of December, the European Central Bank (ECB) decided to increase the main base interest rate by 0.5 percentage points…
Category: Politics
Politologist: Latvia’s government to take office mid-crisis; budget to be the biggest challenge
The new government in Latvia takes office in the middle of a difficult crisis that will likely continue until next spring, when the…
BNN ANALYSES: Lithuania to remove monuments, but should the Russian language be phased out?
Linas Jegelevičius for the BNN The Lithuanian parliament, the Seimas, has adopted this week a law phasing out what it calls the promotion…
Lithuanian minister: Baltic States and Poland block new anti-Russian sanctions
On Thursday, the 15th of December, Baltic States – Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia – and Poland blocked the new package of anti-Russian sanctions proposed…
Krišjānis Kariņš’s second government receives vote of confidence from 14th Saeima
On Wednesday, the 14th of December, the Saeima held a confidence vote for Prime Minister Krišjānis Kariņš’s second government. 54 deputies voted in…
Europe’s right-wing leaders rejoice over the corruption scandal
For several European leaders, such as Viktor Orbán and Marine Le Pen, the corruption scandal in the European Parliament is proof of the…
European Commission provides Latvia EUR 7.8 million for needs of Ukrainian refugees
Illustrative image. Photo: UnsplashLatvia’s Ministry of the Interior reports having received EUR 7.8 million from the European Commission to finance efforts to enhance…
Latvia’s ruling coalition parties sign cooperation agreement; what does it include?
On Wednesday, the 14th of December, representatives of parties forming the ruling coalition in Latvia – New Unity, Combined List and National Alliance…
Kosovo to apply for European Union membership
Kosovo will submit an application for European Union membership this week, but the accession process may take decades and depends on the settlement…
