Death of Lithuanian film-maker in Ukraine blamed on Russian soldiers
The mortal remains of Lithuanian documentary film-maker Mantas Kvedaravičius have been transported to Lithuania from Ukraine. Media report that the man had been…
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Minister: law enforcement institutions have a plan to prevent pompous 9 May celebrations
Latvian law enforcement institutions have a plan to prevent pompous celebration of Soviet Union’s victory in WW2 on 9 May, said Latvian Minister…
Latvian Ministry of the Interior to request more money to raise wages
The Ministry of the Interior in Latvia plans to increase wages of workers of the interior sector and Prison Administration officials who hold…
60 Ukrainian doctors want to work in Latvia
Latvian Medical Association (LMA) has received applications from 60 Ukrainian doctors, as confirmed by LMA public relations official Evija Ansonska. The majority of…
Vice-mayor: Riga is close to maximum refugee accommodation capacity
Riga is close to its maximum capacity for refugees, said the city’s vice-mayor Vilnis Ķirsis in an interview to LTV programme Rīta panorāma….
BNN summary of the week: Banning propaganda symbols. Inflation outlook. Basketball in Latvia
This week Latvia and other EU countries continued accepting refugees from Ukraine. Many countries continue maintaining anti-Russian sanctions and condemning its supporters. This…
Covid-19 in Baltic States. 1 792 in Latvia 2 972 in Lithuania, 1 012 in Estonia
A total of 1 792 new Covid-19 infection cases were found in Latvia in the last 24 hours. 16 people have died, of…
Latvian Saeima decides to view Civil Union legislative draft
On Thursday, 31 March, Latvian Saeima submitted to committees the legislative draft prepared by the Ministry of Justice, which provides for the registration…
Russia has deported 400 000 Ukrainians, Kyiv says
In the first five weeks of Russia’s war against Ukraine, over 400 000 Ukrainian citizens have been transported against their will to Russia,…
