Latvian households’ ability to cover everyday expenses improves slightly
When compared to 2020, it was slightly easier for Latvian households to cover everyday expenses in 2021, according to data from Bērni Latvijā…
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Electricity price reported record high in all Baltic States in July
In July 2022 the average electricity price in Latvia’s zone increased to 304.96 EUR/MWh, which remains historically the highest monthly average price for…
Belarusian citizen in Latvia officially accused of espionage
Latvian Prosecutor General’s Office has presented official charges to the Belarusian citizen who is accused of espionage in the interest of Belarusian military…
Removal of monument glorifying the Soviet Army in Riga will commence soon
The total costs of the removal of the Victory Monument and territory improvement project afterwards are estimated at EUR 2 131 899, said…
Estonian women still among the most highly educated in Europe
Estonian women are still among the most highly educated in Europe, and overall Estonia ranks 7th in terms of the share of people…
With Covid-19 infection cases on a rise, people with weak immune system should consider booster jab
To enhance the immune system against the ever-growing Covid-19 infection, patients with compromised immune system should sign up for a second booster vaccine…
Work four days or on weekends? Businesses in Lithuania think how to save money.
Business associations suggest big firms could let their employees work on weekends, when electricity is cheaper. Meanwhile , trade unions say now is…
Kaunas’ UNESCO application stalls due to Russia’s chairmanship
The decision on whether Kaunas modernist architecture inclusion in UNESCO’s World Heritage list UNESCO’s World Heritage list, which was expected this summer, has…
Latvian ministry develops conditions for receiving aid to compensate energy price rise for households
Latvia’s Ministry of Economics has prepared rules that govern provision of compensation to households intended to reduce the impact from the rapid energy…
