EC President’s speech angers Palestinians
The President of the European Commission (EC), Ursula von der Leyen, has found herself in the crossfire of Palestinian criticism after she praised…
Category: Politics
There is more money in the budget, but the deficit is higher, Ministry of Finance explains
Latvia’s Ministry of Finance reports that the state special [pension] budget in Q1 2023 had a deficit of EUR 67.9 million, whereas the…
BNN ANALYSES | Lithuania condemns China envoy’s remarks, ends scandal abruptly
Linas Jegelevičius Likewise the other two Baltic nations, Lithuania, has been angered and infuriated by China’s ambassador in Paris who questioned the sovereignty…
Latvian police allow for provocations on the 9th of May
Although there is no information about any increased risks of possible celebrations on the 9th of May in Riga, police still say there…
Kallas: No alternatives to raising taxes proposed
Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas has stated that the widespread criticism of tax increases is understandable, but no better solutions have been proposed,…
Latvian teachers collect more than 10 000 votes in favour of government’s dismissal
The initiative of the Latvian Trade Union of Education and Science Employees (LIZDA) to get the government step down in the event of…
Leaked documents suggest Russia makes attempts to influence Baltic States
Documents leaked from the Kremlin reaffirm observed attempts by Russia to reinforce influence over Baltic States. According to classified documents accessed by Baltic…
Istanbul Convention has no support in Latvia’s society, says Saeima speaker
Ratification of the Istanbul Convention has no support from Latvia’s residents, said Saeima speaker Edvards Smiltēns in an interview to TV3 programme 900…
Association of Stevedoring Companies proposes selecting professionals to work in Board of Liepaja port
The management boards of Latvia’s large sea ports have changes ahead: two ministers – Minister of Environment Protection and Regional Development (VARAM) Māris…
