Head of Saeima committee compares banks in Latvia to a cartel
The head of Saeima’s Budget and Finance Committee Jānis Reirs compares operations of Latvian banks in loan-related areas to a cartel. When discussing…
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State Border Guard Chief says Latvian residents actively report suspicious individuals
Latvian residents actively report suspicious individuals along the border, as confirmed by Chief of the State Border Guard (VRS) Gen. Guntis Pujāts. He…
This week to start off with cloudy weather and precipitation
In the coming days residents in Latvia are advised to look for a warmer jumper, because colder masses of air will flow to…
VIDEO | Lithuanian authorities go after ballet dancer’s citizenship
On Monday, the 13th of November, the Lithuanian Ministry of the Interior announced having ordered the Migration Department to commence the procedure for…
Politologist says it is possible enough signatures will be collected to dissolve Saeima
Mathematically speaking, there is a potential for enough signatures to be collected to initiate the referendum for the dissolution of the 14th Saeima,…
Baltic law enforcers intercept narcotics worth 70 million euros in Vilnius
A shipment of narcotic substances transported through Latvia was intercepted by authorities in Vilnius thanks to an international police operation. The shipment contained…
Week in Lithuania | Migration Department revokes ex-Soviet organisation Yedinstvo leader’s permanent residence permit; LTG suspends re-exports of luxury cars to third countries
Last week, Lithuania said it will hold a large-scale mobilisation exercise next year; Taiwanese Foreign minister met with Seimas speaker and MPs Presidential…
“National conciliator” to organise wage talks between Estonian teachers and ministry
The mediator of the conflict between Estonian workers and employers – the so-called national conciliator – took over the duty of managing the…
BNN ASKS | Chief Prosecutor Juriss: what will our international partners say about Lembergs’ verdict?
Both the Ventspils City Council deputy Aivars Lembergs, who is accused of crimes of corruption, and prosecutor Aivis Zalužinskis promise to appeal the…
