NATO’s new security doctrine declares Russia a direct threat
Russia is «significant and direct threat» for NATO. Meanwhile, China’s policy is actively creating problems for NATO interests, security and values, as mentioned…
Category: Politics
Biden: US will reinforce NATO forces in Europe, Baltic States included
US will reinforce NATO forces in Europe on land, at sea and in the air. There are also plans to increase the number…
Latvian minister: Russia will remain a threat for the next five decades
Latvia wants for NATO to adopt a new strategic concept at the summit in Madrid, because the situation has changed since the last…
Media: NATO to deploy additional forces in its eastern flank
During this week’s summit in Madrid NATO will agree to significantly expand its presence on the eastern flank, Estonian ERR reports, referencing announcement…
Expert: Russia’s drills are unacceptable, but not unusual
Russian military drills – demonstrations and scenarios – are nothing unusual. They are mutually unacceptable among fellow neighbours. However, though they do not…
BNN ANALYSES | Bank of Lithuania proposes real estate tax which could reach EUR 1 165 a year
Linas Jegelevičius for BNN Both builders, landlords, real estate buyers and tenants are anxious in Lithuania. Coupled with the war, record-high inflation and,…
Latvian government scrambles to meet teachers’ demands – new wage calculation and distribution model suggested
On Tuesday, 21 June, Latvia’s government passed the new teacher pay calculation and distribution model, which allocates additional funding to municipalities that have…
Non-Latvian speaking coaches in Daugavpils temporarily suspended
Coaches that don’t speak state language [Latvian] have been suspended in Daugavpils for the duration of language studies, as Daugavpils Mayor Andrejs Elksniņš…
Latvian teachers plan to go on indefinite strike in September
Latvian Trade Union of Education and Science Employees (LIZDA) will invite teachers to go on an indefinite strike in September, as confirmed LIZDA…
