Knowledge Day in Latvia will be cold; rain expected as well
Today, 1 September, air temperature in Latvia will go down slightly. Some areas will experience rainfall, meteorologists predict. The amount of clouds will…
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BNN ANALYSES | Lithuania completes 502 kilometre border barrier with Belarus
Linas Jegelevičius for BNN The construction of a fence consisting of raze wire and stretching approximately 502 kilometres along Lithuania’s border with Belarus…
Eesti Gaas once again increases price for Estonian households
The price of the Eesti Gaas home package, which hiked in September to EUR 2.65 per cubic meter, will further rise to EUR…
Minister: now is not the time for a teachers’ strike; both sides should reach a compromise
The pre-election period and existing geopolitical situation are not the best time for a teachers’ strike, said Latvian Minister of Education and Science…
First and last president of USSR Mikhail Gorbachev passes away
The first and last president of USSR Mikhail Gorbachev passed away in the evening on Tuesday, 30 August, as reported by global news…
Estonians mostly indifferent to Soviet era monuments
A survey commissioned by the Government Office revealed that for many Estonians World War II memorials built during the Soviet era carry little…
Latvian Education Ministry considers dropping budget spots; may offer co-payment
While looking at options for higher education, Latvia’s Ministry of Education and Science (IZM) mentioned the option of terminating budget and paid spots…
Average wage after taxes in Latvia – EUR 997
In Q2 2022 the average gross wages and salaries for full-time work in the country amounted to EUR 1 362. Compared to Q2…
Number of road traffic accidents involving electric scooters up considerably in Latvia
In the first six months of 2022 a total of 116 people were injured in road traffic accidents involving electric scooters, as reported…
