Russia voices disappointment over not reaching its goals on Ukraine
Moscow’s talks this week on its wishes of Ukraine not joining NATO in the long term and less defences for Baltics and other…
Latvian minister to once again ask ruling coalition to cut VAT on heating this season
Latvian Minister of Economy Jānis Vitenbergs intends to once again ask coalition partners to approve reduced value added tax (VAT) rate for electricity,…
British Queen distances herself from Prince Andrew blamed for underage sex assault
In the UK, Queen Elizabeth II has taken military affiliations and royal patronages away from Prince Andrew over a coming trial in the…
Constitutional amendments prohibiting restriction of unvaccinated persons rejected
On Thursday, 13 January, Latvian Central Election Commission (CVK) decided against registering Constitutional amendments submitted by Brīvību tautai association. The amendments in question…
Windy weather forecast in Latvia
At the end of the week a wind storm is expected in Latvia, with the speed of north-west, west wind reaching 18-23 m/sec…
Estonian power consumption increased by 10%, while prices rose by 345%
Electricity prices in Estonia have been reaching new, surprising records this heating season, and yet power consumption in the country increased by ten…
Lipmans family ordered to pay back EUR 1.9 million to Latvian state
The ruling in the lawsuit submitted by LLC Public asset manager Possessor against JSC Grindeks shareholders Kirov Lipmans and Filips Lipmans, requesting the…
Problems found with Latvia’s inclusiveness approach for asylum seekers
Latvian Social Integration Fund (SIF) has decided to terminate its agreement with Latvian Red Cross (LSK) on provision of support with social-economic inclusiveness…
BNN ANALYSES | «Insane» heating bills startle Vilnius residents
Linas Jegelevičius for the BNN Amid spiking energy prices Vilnius residents had been expecting higher heating bills this winter, but the reality check…
