State Security Service detains Latvian citizen for glorifying terrorism and Putin
On the 25th of September this year, the State Security Service (VDD) detained a Latvian citizen on suspicion of public glorification and justification…
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Purgaile: no “bubble” is possible in lending in the coming years
It is not possible to create a “bubble” in lending in Latvia in the coming years, said Vice-Governor of the Bank of Latvia…
Sauka: the planned tax changes are not fully thought out
The planned tax changes in Latvia are not fully thought out, said Chairman of National Competitiveness Commission, Professor of Stockholm School of Economics…
BNN ANALYSES | Will Lithuania’s new Seimas outlaw TikTok and Telegram and limit minors’ use of Instagram?
Linas Jegelevičus After the United States and the European Commission have prohibited its officials from using TikTok on official devices due to data…
Lithuania prohibits persons with access to confidential information to travel to unfriendly countries
On Thursday, the Lithuanian Seimas decided to ban employees of certain institutions and members of the National Guard – the Riflemen’s Union –…
Prosecutor requests prison sentence for refugee aid project worker
In debates held by Latgale District Court in Rēzekne, a prosecutor requested one year and six months of prison for “Gribu palīdzēt bēgļiem”…
Slow wind, fog and rain: thick layer of clouds this Thursday
Similarly to the past several days, this Thursday the sky will be covered by a thick layer of clouds and there will be…
Latvia’s population numbers going down more rapidly than in other EU countries
Last year, Latvia’s population went down by 11 100 people or 0.6%, which is the biggest drop in population numbers among all European…
Opposition criticises Latvian PM for dodging questions about airBaltic
On Wednesday, the 2nd of October, Saeima’s Parliamentary Inquiry Committee rejected the request from opposition party Combined List (AS) to Prime Minister Evika…
