Latest popularity polls in Riga – what is changing in the political scene
In January’s popularity polls for elections in Riga, Ainārs Šlesers’ party “Latvia in First Place” was in the lead, followed by “Progressives” and…
Category: Politics
Latvian President: we need to review referendum initiation conditions
Latvia should review existing referendum initiation conditions, stressed Latvian President Edgars Rinkēvičs, who met with heads of Saeima factions at the Castle of…
BNN ANALYSES | Will Lithuania’s 5-6% of GDP for military spending create long-term financial strain?
Linas Jegelevičius Lithuania’s State Defence Council (VGT), which includes the country’s top political and military leaders, has committed to significantly increasing military spending….
Week in Lithuania | Defence minister says Lithuanian troops could train in Germany; Vilnius public transport fares to go up significantly
Last week, Lithuania launched its first hydrogen-powered ship; Vilnius asked Minsk to suspend Astravyets NPP operation President to propose increasing central bank’s contribution…
BNN ANALYSYS | In Lithuania, some are jubilant about Trump, but most adopted “wait-and-see” pose
Linas Jegelevičius After Donald Trump’s unexpected return to the White House, many in Lithuania are left wondering what to expect from the billionaire…
BNN ANALYSES | In Lithuania, some are jubilant about Trump, but most adopted “wait-and-see” pose
Linas Jegelevičius After Donald Trump’s unexpected return to the White House, many in Lithuania are left wondering what to expect from the billionaire…
Shareholders accept airBaltic council’s resignation
At the shareholders’ meeting held on Tuesday, airBaltic shareholders accepted the decision made by the government on the 20th of January to terminate…
Latvian PM promises full assessment of government’s work to come soon
This week, Latvian Prime Minister Evika Siliņa met with all ministers. She promised to put together a clear vision for the government’s future…
ZZS asks Minister of Transport to answer for airBaltic’s financial problems and unexplained pledging of assets
At the nearest meeting of the Coalition Cooperation Council the Union of Greens and Farmers (ZZS) intends to ask Minister of Transport Kaspars…
