Estonia looking at Lithuanian model as vaccination motivation discussed in government
Estonia could follow in the footsteps of Lithuania, which will pay 100 euros to newly-vaccinated seniors, but would seek treating people equally and…
Category: Politics
Riga City Council points to contradiction between the benefits and harm from gambling
A contradiction exists between the benefits gambling has for the national economy and the harm it causes to society, said the head of…
American borders to be reopened to vaccinated travellers after 19-month restrictions
The US government will from November open the country’s borders to non-essential travellers, who will be fully vaccinated against Covid-19, as well as…
Lithuania to pay 100 euros to newly vaccinated seniors, no lockdown planned
The Lithuanian Seimas has approved a scheme to pay 100 euros to the elderly, who will end their vaccination course by December. Meanwhile,…
Latvian government passes 2022 state budget project
On Tuesday, 12 October, Latvia’s government passed the legislative draft On State Budget 2022. In it state consolidated budget revenue is planned at…
Estonia changes presidents. Alar Karis takes office with call for peace
In the post of the President of the Republic of Estonia, Kersti Kaljulaid has ended her term in office giving way to her…
Latvian medical associations consider possible government dismissal a logical possibility
Latvian Medical Association (LMA), Latvian Junior Doctors Association (LJĀA) and Latvian Nurses Association (LMA) believe the current situation in the country clearly outlines…
Academic experts group declare cessation of activities and termination of cooperation with Latvian government
The academic environment group has decided to cease operations for an indefinite period of time. The reason given is that the group’s cooperation…
Estonian e-election begins local government polls
In Estonia, the launch of electronic voting on Monday, October 11, has opened the election week to select councilwomen and councilmen for Estonian…
