Ex-Ventspils mayor still hopes for 100 000 euros compensation from Latvia for his time in prison
Former Mayor of Ventspils Aivars Lembergs, who is accused of various crimes of corruption, has submitted a cassation complaint to challenge the ruling…
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GPS signal troubles in the Baltic Sea; Russia blamed
At the end of 2023 there were GPS signal interference noticed in the Baltic Sea region. This problem delayed communication between air and…
BNN ANALYSES | After nearly two years in Lithuania, many Ukrainians weighed by old and new burdens
Linas Jegelevičius The fate of Ukrainians who sought refuge in Lithuania after war broke out in Ukraine is very different. Some of them…
Latvian VID continues looking into Daugavpils mayor’s possible luxurious living
Latvian State Revenue Service (VID) still continues its investigation of Daugavpils Mayor Andrejs Elksniņš’s possible living well beyond his financial means, as VID…
A paradox! Latvia’s transport sector requires enormous investments, minister assures
Generally speaking, so far the success of Latvia’s transport sector in the use of European Union funds has been poor, says Latvian Minister…
Same-sex marriages legal in Estonia; couples will be able to adopt children as well
As of the 1st of January 2024 same-sex marriages are legal in Estonia. On the 20th of June 2023 the Estonian parliament passed…
Minister: institutions have to agree on cooperation in the event of malfunctions of passenger trains
Companies and institutions have to reach an agreement on cooperation in the event of malfunctions of passenger trains, said Latvian Minister of Transport…
Latvian Competition Council fines Latvian Motor Insurers’ Bureau for distorting competition
The Competition Council (KP) has applied a fine of EUR 336 086 on Latvian Motor Insurers’ Bureau (LTAB) for competition-distorting activities, as confirmed…
Air temperature in Latvia falls to -13° C; feels like -23° C with the wind
On Wednesday, the 3rd of January, maximum air temperature in Latvia is expected around -9° C along the coast in Kurzeme and -19°…
