Discussion about Istanbul Convention brings Saeima deputy to tears
When discussing the opposition of the majority of Saeima deputies in regards to the ratification of the Istanbul Convention, deputy Leila Rasima spoke…
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End of April expected to be cold and rainy in Latvia
The last days of April will pass without any major changes – some rain here and there and daytime air temperature that will…
Court receives criminal case on the murder of insolvency administrator Mārtiņš Bunkus
The prosecution office reports that on Wednesday, the 26th of April, the criminal case regarding the murder of insolvency administrator Mārtiņš Bunkus was…
Estonian schools search for an approach to work with Ukrainian children
Heads of Estonian schools are discussing work with Ukrainian students who are taught in Estonian and have difficulties with learning, writes ERR News….
Changes in the vehicle tax system are expected in Estonia
Of the 38 countries of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), only Estonia, Costa Rica and Colombia do not apply a…
Cyclone to pass over Latvia, bringing colder air and precipitation
Last week concluded with sunny and dry weather in Latvia. Nights on the weekend were cool, at times air temperature dropped as far…
BNN SUMMARY OF THE WEEK: “Burned wires”. Wealth over law? Revenge, not a penalty. “Post-Soviet” France
The fact that the Constitutional Court of Latvia would not pay any mind to Ķekava County Council’s good intentions to keep its residents…
12 fines issued for pro-Russian social media posts in Estonia this year
The Estonian Police and Border Guard Board (PPA) has already imposed 51 punishments for using pro-Russian, war-glorifying symbols or justifying Russian violence, 12…
India to surpass China population-wise this year
Population-wise India will likely surpass China by nearly three million people by mid-2023, according to the forecast from the United Nations. Estimates from…
