E-scooter riders in Lithuania could need helmets and yellow vests
The spring has arrived in Lithuania with people in cities returning to riding their electric scooters. Legislators in the Seimas have proposed to…
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Government to decide how many refugees Latvia’s largest cities should accept
With 30 000 Ukrainian refugees arriving in Latvia, seven of the country’s biggest cities should take on as many as 14 876 people,…
Dailes Theatre director comments on Russian political refugees
Europe, Latvia included, should improve the criteria based on which people from Russia are declared political refugees instead of merely closing down borders,…
Riga mayor: the monument complex in Victory Park is declared unsafe
The monument complex located in Victory Park is officially declared unsafe. Because of this the municipal administration will fence it off, said Mayor…
Weather to start off warmer in Latvia, but will change around Easter
Previously daytime weather in Latvia was dictated by cyclone activity. This week, however, its influence will decrease. With increased atmospheric pressure there will…
BNN summary of the week: Russia without human rights. 9 May renamed. Inflation volumes
This week Russia’s army continued its unimaginable activities in Ukraine. News were received about killed civilians, mass graves, rape and other atrocities. The…
Latvia officially declares 9 May Day of Commemoration of Victims Who Died in Ukraine
On Thursday, 8 April, Latvia’s Saeima passed in the final reading the Law on the Day of Commemoration of Victims Who Died in…
Latvian charity organisation receives angry calls from residents for its support of Ukraine
Latvian Ziedot.lv charity organisation frequently receives verbal attacks from angry Latvian residents for the organisations work in Ukraine, said the manager of Ziedot.lv…
NATO should have permanent bases in Baltics, top US general says
For NATO defence in Eastern Europe, the alliance needs permanent bases in the region, with Baltics and Poland among them, US Army’s Chairman…
