Latvian security service invites residents to not travel to Russia and Belarus for Christmas
Due to the existing security risks in the region associated with the Russian-Ukrainian war, as well as Russia’s aggressive rhetoric towards Latvia, the…
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BNN ANALYSES: Lithuania will compensate expropriated Jewish private property, but Skvernelis bristles
Linas Jegelevičius The Lithuanian legislature, the Seimas, has greenlit this week 37 million euros for compensation for Jewish private property expropriated by the…
The Taliban forbid women to study at universities
In Afghanistan, the Taliban regime has banned women from studying – a decision condemned by the international community, the BBC writes. The ban…
Snow thaws in Riga; seven water pump units deployed to deal with possible road flooding
Rapid thawing of snow continues in Riga on Wednesday, the 21st of December. Seven water pump units are deployed in the city to…
A shortage of medicines for children in Estonian pharmacies
Estonian children are currently experiencing the highest outbreak of flu and respiratory viruses in the last ten years, and at the same time…
The world is worried about China’s new wave of Covid-19
Officials and global health experts are concerned about the Covid-19 wave in China, as there is no adequate vaccination coverage in the nearly…
Prosecutor to request Saeima’s permission to commence Grevcova’s criminal prosecution
On Tuesday, the 20th of December, the prosecutor responsible for the case will request the court to cease the criminal case against Gloria…
Week in Lithuania: Fertiliser producer ceases production again. Court starts hearing in pollution case
Last week, Seimas inched towards decriminalizing small amounts of cannabis, demarche to France over Macron’s comments on Russia’s signed. Lithuania signs $495-million contract…
Orange level warning declared in Latvia due to freezing rain and ice
Freezing rain is expected in Latvia in the coming day. This means a layer of ice will form on surfaces overnight, warns Latvian…
