Inflation in Latvia down to 20.3% in February
Compared to February 2022, the average level of consumer prices increased by 20.3% in February 2023. Over the month, prices of food and…
Category: Social
Physician: crisis in Latvia’s healthcare sector will become even steeper this year
Despite the fact that the declaration of the government of Latvia mentions a commitment towards healthcare, specifically that «the government is committed to…
President of Estonia vetoes law on the dismantling of Soviet design elements
Estonian President Alar Karis has refused to promulgate a law that would provide for the dismantling of a number of design elements from…
Head of Central Election Commission says Latvia is not ready for electronic voting
Latvia is not ready for electronic elections, said the chairperson of the Central Elections Commission (CVK) Kristīne Saulīte in an interview to TV3…
Multiple cyclones approach Latvia; meteorologists predict precipitation-rich week
This week, as multiple cyclones approach Latvia, weather will remain winter-like with snowing every now and then, as reported by Latvian State Environment,…
12.5 million euros to be allocated towards reconstruction of Jekabpils dam
Jekabpils County Council chairman Raivis Ragainis claims the government parties have agreed to allocate EUR 12.5 million towards the reconstruction of Jekabpils dam….
First stage of reconstruction at Victory Park in Riga may cost five to six million euros
The first stage of reconstruction and clearing of the debris left from the demolition of the Monument to the Liberators of Soviet Latvia…
BNN SUMMARY OF THE WEEK: Ten days. 2% of optimism. Loyalty guaranteed
The passing week was notable in Latvia’s information space with various direct and harsh announcements to residents. The people announcing them either tried…
Week in Lithuania: Lithuanian Post to buy electric cars; tank will remain in place
Linas Jegelevičius This week, Lithuania felt the approach of spring – new plans are being forged and the previous ones continued, and Lithuania’s…
