Latvian government approves introduction of national defence service
On Tuesday, 6 September, Latvia’s government reviewed a report and supported the introduction of a National Defence Service (VAD). The government approved the…
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Latvian residents to receive notification text messages from Ministry of Defence this week
Latvian Ministry of Defence together with mobile service operators and the State Fire and Rescue Service plan to sent notification text messages to…
More Russians and Belarusians are buying homes in Lithuania
While EU is split on visa ban for Russian citizens, they not only travel freely but also purchase real estate in Europe and…
Latvia’s president proposes severing ties between Latvian Christian Orthodox Church and Moscow
Latvia’s President Egils Levits has submitted a legislative draft to the Saeima in an attempt to change the status of Latvian Orthodox Church…
Estonian Prime Minister: maybe it is time to listen to those on Russia’s border
Estonia listened to the international community while rebuilding after the end of the Soviet Union, and maybe the time has now come to…
State aid for households during heating season is insufficient, admits Latvian minister
Latvian Minister of Economics Ilze Indriksone told LTV programme De Facto that the planned state aid for residents during the heating season is…
Lithuania plans to reduce heating and limit speed on motorways
Lithuania’s Energy Ministry has introduced an energy–saving plan which foresees to reduce speed on motorways, as well as limit heating and cooling in…
Women in Latvia invited to undergo state-funded screening for cervical cancer
To battle cervical cancer in Latvia, a special campaign is announced – Be ahead of cervical cancer! This campaign will remain active between…
BNN summary of the week: Latvijas gāze. Visas. Price rise
Latvian public trader Latvijas gāze JSC has failed to complete the requirement listed in the Energy Law regarding emergency reserves of natural gas,…
