BNN ANALYSES | Double blow-hit Lithuanian tourism sector reps: «Many believe war is raging in the Baltics too»
Linas Jegelevičius Even if the local bars and cafés seem bustling this summer as usual, some of the businesses are in bad shape…
Category: Social
Nearly one-third of Latvian-speakers believe Russian attack on Baltic States is realistic
Nearly one-third or 30% of Latvian residents that speak Latvian language in their family consider the scenario under which Russia will not stop…
Pensions in Latvia to be indexed two months early this year
On Thursday, 14 July, Latvia’s Saeima passed in the second and final reading urgent amendments to the Law on State Pensions. These amendments…
Russian-speaking Latvian: Russians sick with putinisis shame my native language
Intelligent people are aware that not all Russians support Putin’s madness. There are Russians who support Ukraine and who respect and love Latvia…
Latvian soldier and his wife killed in domestic conflict in Liepaja
A soldier and his wife died in a domestic conflict in Liepaja, as confirmed by State Police Kurzeme Region Department. State Police report…
Latvian VDD investigates Russia’s crimes against Ukrainians; several eyewitnesses reported
Latvian State Security Service (VDD) has declared 25 Ukrainian refugees as witnesses of Russia’s crimes in Ukraine. Two Ukrainian citizens are declared victims….
Inflation forces nine out of ten Latvian residents to change their habits
Purchase of discounted products, search of cheaper goods and services and more frequent meals at home – these are the most common strategies…
Covid-19 infection cases on a rise in Latvia; seniors advised to get second booster jab
European Union Agency for Health and Medicine has issued a recommendation for residents 60 years or older to sign up for a second…
BNN summary of the week: Mandatory military service returns. Inflation in Latvia. Johnson steps down
This week Latvia’s Ministry of Defence announced that state defence service will be restored in the country to ensure as many residents as…
