US calls for action in Canada to restore traffic on strategic border bridge
As Canadian lorry drivers protesting against the requirement to be vaccinated against Covid-19 have blocked a number of border crossings on the Canadian-US…
Latvian association of bars supports reducing epidemiological restrictions
The Latvian Association of Bars invites the government to support the proposals developed by the Ministry of Economy for the reduction of epidemiological…
Germany voices understanding of Baltic security concerns over military activity in Europe
As German Chancellor Olaf Scholz met with the leaders of the Baltic states, he expressed understanding of the wider regional influence Russian military…
Latvian parliament passes law on payment of considerable compensation to Jewish community
Latvia’s Seaima passed in the final reading the Law on Compensation of Good Will to the Latvian Jewish Community. This new law provides…
Ministry: inflation in Latvia will remain at 7,5-8% in first half-year of 2022
It is expected for inflation in Latvia to remain at 7.5-8% throughout the entire first half-year of 2022. This will be dictated mostly…
Government of Estonia says impossible to end certificate rule due to high hospitalisations
In Estonia, the number of severe Covid-19 patients in hospitals has been rising, not decreasing in the beginning of February therefore the planned…
Latvian meteorologists promise calm weekend weather and more surprises next week
Weather in Latvia will be calm this weekend – the sun will shine every now and then and no serious precipitation is expected….
European Commission downgrades Latvia’s GDP growth and upgrades inflation outlook
The European Commission (EC) has downgraded Latvia’s gross domestic product (GDP) growth outlook for 2022 from the previous 5% to 4.4%. Still, Latvia’s…
BNN ANALYSES: High prices-weary Lithuanians flock to Poland for cheaper goods
Linas Jegelevičius for the BNN For many Lithuanians dwelling in proximity of the 104-kilometre Lithuanian-Polish border, trips over it for cheaper food, alcohol…
