First and last president of USSR Mikhail Gorbachev passes away
The first and last president of USSR Mikhail Gorbachev passed away in the evening on Tuesday, 30 August, as reported by global news…
Category: Social
Estonians mostly indifferent to Soviet era monuments
A survey commissioned by the Government Office revealed that for many Estonians World War II memorials built during the Soviet era carry little…
Latvian Education Ministry considers dropping budget spots; may offer co-payment
While looking at options for higher education, Latvia’s Ministry of Education and Science (IZM) mentioned the option of terminating budget and paid spots…
Average wage after taxes in Latvia – EUR 997
In Q2 2022 the average gross wages and salaries for full-time work in the country amounted to EUR 1 362. Compared to Q2…
Number of road traffic accidents involving electric scooters up considerably in Latvia
In the first six months of 2022 a total of 116 people were injured in road traffic accidents involving electric scooters, as reported…
Red level warning declared in Kurzeme due to upcoming thunderstorm
This evening, 29 August, a thunderstorm with extremely intensive rain is expected in Kurzeme. There is also the possibility of hail and wind…
Soaring electricity prices prompt Estonian cinemas to consider raising entry fees
Cinemas in Estonia have only just recovered from the effects of the Covid pandemic, only to be hit by soaring electricity prices, with…
Heat to abate in Latvia this week; weather expected to become cooler
The beginning of the new work week will remain hot and dry. Starting with Tuesday, 30 August, however, colder masses of air will…
BNN summary of the week: Toppled obelisk. Six months of war. Euro value
This week all three Baltic States celebrated the 33rd anniversary of the Baltic Way, and it was on this day that Latvia commenced…
