Estonia to revoke firearm permits to Belarusian and Russian citizens
Changes in legislation will prevent about 1300 Russian and Belarusian citizens living in Estonia to hold firearms, writes ERR News. Shortly before the…
Category: Social
Latvia records lowest birth rates in past 100 years
Birth rates in Latvia continue going down: 15 535 children were born in 2022, which is the lowest number recorded in the past…
Latvia will not have its own medium-range anti-air defence in coming years
Considering the capacity of the military industry, Latvia may receive medium-range anti-air defence systems sometime in the coming years, according to Commander of…
Meteorologists promise much precipitation and low temperatures in Latvia this week
The beginning of this week will bring generally windy weather rich in precipitation this week. Rain, snow and even blizzards are expected, as…
Latvia’s state budget benefits EUR 10.9 million from discontinued receipt lottery
In the three and a half years of the receipt lottery being active in Latvia, the state budget was increased by EUR 10.9…
BNN SUMMARY OF THE WEEK: Where to end the war? Donation nation. Less isn’t better
«A new year has come, but everything is still the same»: missiles and suicide drones continue exploding and causing destruction in Ukraine, humans…
Estonia urges EU to use uniform standard for glass bottles
The latest circular economy plan by the European Commission (EC) includes a ban on small sugar packets and the introduction of biodegradable fruit…
Construction of noise-dampening wall in Vangaži to cost EUR 1.7 million
There are plans to construct a noise-dampening wall near Vidzeme motorway (A2) in Vangaži. This project’s costs are estimated at around EUR 1.7…
Latvian PM invites teachers to pick cooperation instead of threats
In the search for a solution to topics related to the situation with teachers, it would be better if Latvian Association of Education…
