Unemployment in Latvia remains at 6.3% in February
The registered level of unemployment At the end of February the registered level of unemployment in Latvia was 6.3% of the economically active…
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BNN SUMMARY OF THE WEEK: Dull budget. Strategic Central Asia. Nord Strike
Perhaps Lithuania may see a politician with initials K.K. coming into power in Lithuania soon? This week came with decisive developments for all…
From World Champion to Hero of Ukraine: Timur Fatkullin’s Unprecedented Efforts to Enhance Ukrainian Pilot Skills
The art of aerobatics has long been associated with skill, precision, and mastery of the skies. However, in times of war, these qualities…
Week in Lithuania: Seimas starts spring session; Vilnius renames Alexander Pushkin museum
Linas Jegelevičius In Lithuania, the spring session of the Seimas started this week, and one of the tasks ahead is the adoption of…
Dailes Theatre director says people are allowed to be emotional about removal of monuments
In regards to removal of monuments, society is allowed to be emotional and it should be, said Dailes Theatre director Juris Žagars in…
Physicians association: Latvia has a shortage of 300 doctors and 8 000 nurses
Currently there is a shortage of 300 doctors and 8 000 nurses in Latvia, as reported by Latvian Medical Association (LAB) President Ilze…
Intensive snowing expected in Latvia this weekend; rain to come next week
So far in March weather has been snowy and windy. More snowing is expected this weekend, warns Latvian Environment, Geology and Meteorology Centre….
Latvian blogger fined 12 400 euros for justifying Russian war crimes
Latvian prosecution office has fined blogger Kirils Fjodorovs EUR 12 400 for justifying crimes committed by Russian armed forces in Ukraine and for…
Riga’s mayor promises this year’s budget priorities include schools
Residents should keep in mind that this year Riga will be very dug up this year, said Mayor of Riga Mārtiņš Staķis in…
