Saeima passes law that officially declares independence of Latvian Orthodox Church
On 8 September Latvia’s parliament passed in the final reading amendments proposed by the President of Latvia Egils Levits to the Latvian Orthodox…
Switzerland considers jail sentences for those heating their homes unreasonably
Switzerland ponders jail sentences and fines for those who turn the heat up in their homes to more than 19C, in preparation for…
In August, the consumer price index was still influenced the most by housing – and food – related price increases
In August, the consumer price index increased by 2.3% compared with July, and by 24.8% compared with August 2021, as informed by Statistics…
Prohibition for Russian citizens with Schengen visas to cross Baltic States to come to force soon
The prohibition for Russian citizens with Schengen visas to cross a part of European Union’s external border will come to force within the…
Two-thirds of businesses in Latvia experience payment delays
67% of businesses in Latvia currently experience payment delays, according to a survey among entrepreneurs performed by Okredo platform. Every third respondent said…
European Central Bank increases base interest rate to 1.25%
On Thursday, 8 September, the European Central Bank (ECB) decided to increase the main base interest rate by 0.75 percentage points to 1.25%….
Medics: Latvia needs 30 million euros to satisfy strike demands
Preparations of Latvian Health and Social Care Workers’ Trade Union (LVSADA) for the full-scale strike on 27th and 28th September are almost complete….
BNN ANALYSES | Lithuania sees uptick in bankruptcies, but will it turn into a tide?
Linas Jegelevičius for BNN As autumn sets in, so does gloom in Lithuanians’ mood – many are bracing for difficult months ahead. Perhaps…
Commission clears Lithuania’s Expo 2020 pavilion manager of sexual harassment accusations
Lithuania’s Ministry of Environment has decided that the director of Lithuania’s pavilion at EXPO 2020 in Dubai is innocent of unethical behaviour and…
