Expert explains: why is there such a large surge of electricity prices?
The surge of electricity price on Nord Pool exchange was caused by the power supply situation in Finland, specifically the restrictions on operations…
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Riga municipality prohibits planned procession in support of Palestine
Riga municipality has decided to prohibit the procession in support of Palestine that was scheduled to take place on Saturday, the 6th of…
Ex-Ventspils mayor still hopes for 100 000 euros compensation from Latvia for his time in prison
Former Mayor of Ventspils Aivars Lembergs, who is accused of various crimes of corruption, has submitted a cassation complaint to challenge the ruling…
GPS signal troubles in the Baltic Sea; Russia blamed
At the end of 2023 there were GPS signal interference noticed in the Baltic Sea region. This problem delayed communication between air and…
BNN ANALYSES | After nearly two years in Lithuania, many Ukrainians weighed by old and new burdens
Linas Jegelevičius The fate of Ukrainians who sought refuge in Lithuania after war broke out in Ukraine is very different. Some of them…
Latvian VID continues looking into Daugavpils mayor’s possible luxurious living
Latvian State Revenue Service (VID) still continues its investigation of Daugavpils Mayor Andrejs Elksniņš’s possible living well beyond his financial means, as VID…
A paradox! Latvia’s transport sector requires enormous investments, minister assures
Generally speaking, so far the success of Latvia’s transport sector in the use of European Union funds has been poor, says Latvian Minister…
Same-sex marriages legal in Estonia; couples will be able to adopt children as well
As of the 1st of January 2024 same-sex marriages are legal in Estonia. On the 20th of June 2023 the Estonian parliament passed…
Minister: institutions have to agree on cooperation in the event of malfunctions of passenger trains
Companies and institutions have to reach an agreement on cooperation in the event of malfunctions of passenger trains, said Latvian Minister of Transport…
