Latvian parliament official bans the use of Ribbon of St.George at public events
On Thursday, 11 November, Latvia’s Saeima passed in the third reading amendments to the Law on Meetings, Processions, and Pickets and Law on…
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US court receives complaint over lethal film accident involving Alec Baldwin
In a US court, a member of the film crew, which experienced the accidental killing of a cinematographer, has complained about negligence suing…
Acquisition or storage of fake Covid-19 certificate becomes a criminal offence in Latvia
On Thursday, 11 November, Latvia’s parliament passed in the final reading amendments to the Criminal Law, introducing criminal liability for the acquisition or…
11 November – Lāčplēsis Day in Latvia
11 November – Lāčplēsis Day is listed on the calendar as a memorial day. It is a day when Latvia’s flag is hoisted…
Covid-19 vaccination numbers in Baltic States
75% of Latvian residents at least 18 years old have received at least one Covid-19 vaccine injection so far, according to estimates from…
Estonia does not forecast significant inflation in 2022
The current quick pace of inflation is not expected to continue at the same tempo in 2022, Estonian Finance Minister Keit Pentus-Rosimannus has…
Latvia’s prosecutor general requests shutting down the New Generation religious organisation
Latvia’s Prosecutor General Juris Stukāns has submitted to court a request to shut down the religious organisation known as New Generation. The office…
Life of Wuhan citizen journalist endangered in China prison, family says
A Chinese citizen journalist, who documented the spread of Covid-19 in Wuhan in early 2020 and was later imprisoned, is close to death…
Police: tattooed criminals are not the only ones engaged in drug trafficking
The underground drug trafficking business is organised by people with higher education and knowledge of the industry. The belief that only people with…
