BNN ANALYSES: Can Lithuania beat all odds with the world economy in doldrums in 2023?
Linas Jegelevičius When things in Lithuania in 2023 just do not seem rosy for most, Nerijus Mačiulis, chief economist of Swedbank Lithuania, has…
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Latvia sends Ukraine first shipment of military equipment acquired using public donations
On Wednesday, the 25th of January, the first public Latvian donation consisting of 9 ATVs, 9 specialised combat platforms, as well as four…
Survey: Russians see the Baltic states as a threat
Residents of Russia believe that relations with the Baltic states are strained and think that they are hostile towards their eastern neighbor, Estonian…
Latvian State Police estimate 94% of caught drunk drivers are men
Nearly all or 94% of drunk drivers caught by the police are men, said the chief of Latvian State Police Main Public Order…
Latvian State Security Service to check possible restriction of Ukraine’s supporters on Facebook
Latvia’s State Security Service (VDD) reports having commenced a check of Latvian citizens’ possible involvement in activities aimed at restricting supporters of Ukraine…
Maxima tragedy appeal case viewing ends with Sergets declared guilty again
On Tuesday, the 24th of January, Riga Regional Court viewed the so-called Zolitude tragedy criminal case in appeal order. In the end the…
Ādaži municipal council member denies involvement in bribery criminal case
Ādaži municipal council deputy Antra Krasta denies having any involvement in the criminal procedure launched by the Corruption Prevention and Combating Bureau (KNAB)…
Saeima deputy received flack for pointing out possible inaccuracies in exhibits of Museum of the Occupation of Latvia
14th Saeima deputy Edmunds Jurēvics decided to turn to the prosecution office over Saeima deputy Glorija Grevcova’s derogatory statements given after visiting the…
No major precipitation in Latvia in coming days; air temperature fluctuations expected next week
Latvian State Environment, Geology and Meteorology Centre reports that the week has started without significant precipitation. Meteorologists predict moments of clear sky. In…
