Latvian State Police report situation in Victory park
According to estimates from Latvian State Police, approximately 300 people have visited the monument located in Victory park between 07:30 and 10:30 so…
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Kalniete: Baltic States should erect a monument for Ukraine
Once Ukraine has won Russia in the war, Latvia should honour Ukraine with a monument, said Latvian MEP Sandra Kalniete in an interview…
Latvian authorities urge residents to not «celebrate» anything today and not become news for Russian propaganda
Today, 9 May, Latvian police force will be present at all locations where Soviet-era monuments stand. This includes Riga and other regions, as…
BNN summary of the week: Russia’s antisemitic statements. Covid vaccines. Inflation in Lithuania
This week Latvia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs summoned Russia’s ambassador Mihkail Vanin so that he can provide an explanation for the recent antisemitic…
Latvian State Police: we have prepared for 9 May especially carefully this year
Riga Municipal Police and State Police are fully prepared to maintain order and prevent possible violations of the law in Victory park and…
Baltic States celebrate the opening of Polish-Lithuanian gas interconnection
On Thursday, 5 May, a special festive ceremony was held in honour of the opening of the Polish-Lithuanian gas interconnection (GIPL). The ceremony…
Meteorologists promise up to +20° C in Latvia soon
With the south-east and south portion of an active cyclone closing in to Latvia, the first half of the weekend in Latvia’s eastern…
Estonians flock to covid vaccine side-effect compensation
Estonia has launched a programme for compensating possible serious side-effects from a Covid-19 vaccine. Since opening applications on May 1, 241 person has…
Latvia to lift covid certificate requirement for teachers this year
From 1 July 2022 onward the requirement for teachers and teaching staff in general to have a valid vaccination or recovery certificate will…
