BNN summary of the week: Changes in the government. Bunkus’ murder. A step closer to demolishing Victory Monument
This week the Saeima approved changes to the composition of Latvia’s government, approving two new ministers – Minister of Economics Ilze Indriksone and…
Week in Lithuania: President signs decree recalling ambassador to Russia, Justice Minister changes name spelling
Last week, in Lithuania, the President signed a decree recalling ambassador to Russia, Justice Minister changed name spelling Vilnius hosted NATO PA Spring…
Estonians increasingly switch from cars to public transport
How are Estonians coping with high fuel prices? They buy less fuel and opt for public transport as Estonian public broadcaster ERR reports…
Riga airport maintains leading positions among Baltic airports
Under Covid-19 pandemic Riga International Airport concluded 2021 with losses worth EUR 9.4 million, which is EUR 10 million less than planned in…
Ex-minister Golubeva put in charge of Saeima’s European Affairs Committee
The now ex-Minister of the Interior of the Republic of Latvia Marija Golubeva will be in charge of Saeima’s European Affairs Committee, as…
Retail trade turnover in Latvia up 4.9%
Compared to April 2021, total retail trade turnover increased by 4.9 % in April 2022. Turnover of retail trade in food products grew…
Association head: amount of donations for Ukrainians down considerably
The amount of donations for Ukrainian residents has declined considerably. These people should remember that they won’t be given everything «on a platter»,…
Construction cost level in Latvia up 21.6%
Compared to April 2021, the level of construction costs in Latvia increased by 21.6 % in April 2022. Prices of building materials rose…
Day 92 of war in Ukraine: Russia has lost around 1 000 tanks and deported hundreds of thousands of Ukrainians
On Friday, May 27, heavy fighting continues in eastern Ukraine, where Russian forces continue their offensive to encircle Severodonetsk, but Ukrainians are still…
