Lithuanians seek ways to use bank cards offline
The Central Bank of Lithuania is looking at alternatives to current payment systems, and has indicated that Lithuanians will soon be able to…
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Weather to deteriorate – precipitation expected across Latvia
On Thursday and Friday, clouds will at times cover the sun. Only on Friday afternoon is light rain and wet snow expected in…
Lithuania’s ways to boost birth rates: financial support and discos
Lithuania’s birth rate has been falling year after year, and the government has warned of a demographic crisis while trying to find ways…
Drone debris of unknown origin found in Rēzekne municipality
Fragments of a drone of currently unknown origin were discovered on Wednesday in Silmala parish of Rēzekne Municipality, according to the State Police….
Fuel prices in Latvia: some decrease, others increase
On Wednesday, as the temporary reduction in excise duty came into force, diesel prices showed diverging trends across fuel retailers, according to observations…
Number of Latvia–Russia dual citizens quadruples
The number of dual citizens holding both Latvian and Russian citizenship has increased fourfold since 2014, a representative of the Ministry of the…
Mysterious object near Latvia’s border – answers still pending
The type of aircraft that approached Latvian airspace from the Russian side on Monday evening remains unknown, Defence Minister Andris Sprūds said in…
Is Latvia under threat? Expert provides assessment
There is currently no basis to claim that Latvia is more threatened than before, said Sigita Struberga, Secretary General of the Latvian Transatlantic…
Latvia ready to intervene in the fuel market – how far can price controls go?
Fuel retailers in Latvia may be subject to a solidarity levy if their actual retail prices exceed an objectively calculated benchmark price by…
