Pasažieru vilciens announces Czech Škoda Vagonka’s fine for defects in new electric trains
The fine calculated for Czech Škoda Vagonka for the various defects found in new electric trains procured by Latvia is EUR 267 770,…
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Who should take responsibility for weeks-long problems with trains in Latvia?
According to interviewed politicians of the ruling coalition in Latvia, delays with supplies of the first new electric trains are the responsibility of…
Latvian minister assures NATO forces are not just on paper; troops are already in Latvia
NATO forces are not theoretical or on paper – NATO troops are already in Latvia, and their numbers keep increasing, said Latvian Minister…
BNN ANALYSES | As 1 500 tractors roar in Vilnius, conundrum of aligning green and agriculture policies persists
Linas Jegelevičius A fleet of over 1 500 tractors and logging trucks has been roaring and rattling in the centre of Vilnius since…
Pasažieru vilciens council members step down amid scandal with train problems
Members of the council of Pasažieru vilciens JSC (PV) have announced their decision to step down. The reason given for this is that…
Saeima committee to suggest different solution to provide pension-age person care benefits
On Wednesday, the 24th of April, Latvian Saeima’s Social and Employment Matters Committee proposed looking for a different solution to provide pension-age person…
Latvian president says creation of unified defence infrastructure should be coordinated with Finland and Poland
Decisions regarding the creation of unified defence infrastructure have to be coordinated with Baltic, Finnish and Polish military experts. At the same time,…
Construction of Baltic Defence Line may take a decade to complete
Construction of the Baltic Defence Line in Latvia may take the next decade to complete, said Minister of Defence Andris Sprūds, adding that…
Lithuanian farmers get ready for protest in Vilnius
On Tuesday morning, the 23rd of January, the first tractors and other agricultural machinery started arriving in Vilnius, with their final stop on…
