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…
Food product price comparison reveals curious differences among Baltic States
In Q2 2022 food product prices increased in all three Baltic States. Food products are more expensive in supermarkets in Riga when compared…
Three million Ukrainian war refugees return to their homeland
Three million Ukrainians who left their home country in the first months of the war have returned to their home country from the…
Epidural anaesthesia to become available to all women in Latvia from 1 August onward
From 1 August 2022 onward healthcare institutions in Latvia are to finance epidural anaesthesia from the state budget, including situations when the woman…
Estonia purchases liquefied gas worth EUR 300 million for heating season
Estonian energy company Eesti Gaas has signed a contract for the purchase of 2 TWh of liquefied natural gas (LNG) to cover the…
Euro value drops to US dollar value
On Tuesday, 12 July, the value of Euro dropped to US dollar value for the first time since 2002. Euro exchange course has…
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….
World-famous Latvian boxer expelled from TM Fighting Team for views on war in Ukraine
Latvian professional combat sports team TM Fighting has announced with a post on Facebook that they are terminating cooperation with Latvian boxer Mairis…
President: the topic mandatory state defence service for women in Latvia is open
The idea of state defence service is a welcome one. However, the topic of mandatory service for women is open for discussion, said…
