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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Electricity in Latvia becomes cheaper – prices may drop to minimum levels during the day
As summer approaches, electricity prices are expected to remain relatively low, especially during daytime when solar generation is at its highest, representatives of…
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….
Measles outbreak continues in Latvia – number of cases rising
As the measles outbreak continues, a total of 36 cases have now been registered in Latvia, according to data published by the Centre…
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…
