Covid-19 infection cases on a rise in Latvia; seniors advised to get second booster jab
European Union Agency for Health and Medicine has issued a recommendation for residents 60 years or older to sign up for a second…
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BNN summary of the week: Mandatory military service returns. Inflation in Latvia. Johnson steps down
This week Latvia’s Ministry of Defence announced that state defence service will be restored in the country to ensure as many residents as…
Week in Lithuania: Russian firm-owned fridge maker files for restructuring, Bayraktar drone arrives, to be handed over to Ukraine
Last week, Opposition said it will question constitutionality of Landsbergis’ status, 70 new Covid-19 cases, one death reported over a single day Nausėda…
Weekend in Latvia expected cloudy and rainy
This weekend and the start of next week will be cloudy and rainy, with a possibility of thunderstorms. Air temperature at night will…
New Riga Theatre director: what will Estonians and Lithuanians think about us, Latvians?
New Riga Theatre’s director Alvis Hermanis published on his Instagram account his thoughts about society’s reaction to the Latvian government’s plan to bring…
Ukraine: Russia’s losses in the war – 115 000 troops
In the war against Ukraine up to 115 000 Russian troops have been killed or injured, according to adviser to the Ukrainian President’s…
Ombudsman: human trafficking remains a serious problem
Behind attractive job offers there often hides dishonest and even criminal intent. This is why the ombudsman urges residents to be vigilant when…
Teachers in Latvia expected to get raises next school year
Starting with 2022/2023 school year the lowest monthly rate of teachers in Latvia will increase by 8.4% – from EUR 830 to EUR…
Estonia battles crude pollution on beach of Tallinn
Estonian Rescue Board and North Tallinn district and Environment Board have commenced the cleanup of a leak of crude that was found in…
