Latvia’s President Egils Levits tested positive for Covid-19
Latvia’s President Egils Levits has been tested positive for Covid-19. Because of this he was forced to postpone a meeting with his Estonian…
Latvia’s Minister of Finances submits country’s 2022 budget to the Saeima
On Thursday, 14 October, Minister of Finances Jānis Reirs submitted the state budget for 2022 to the Saeima to commence its review and…
Heating costs per household in Riga to grow 40%; similar trends observed elsewhere
This year’s heating costs in Riga may increase 40% per household, as reported by Rīgas siltums board chairman Normunds Talcis at the 13…
Estonia looking at Lithuanian model as vaccination motivation discussed in government
Estonia could follow in the footsteps of Lithuania, which will pay 100 euros to newly-vaccinated seniors, but would seek treating people equally and…
EU nearing recognition of British Covid-19 certificate
People travelling from the UK to the Baltics and other EU member states have been required to do many Covid-19 tests as the…
Riga City Council points to contradiction between the benefits and harm from gambling
A contradiction exists between the benefits gambling has for the national economy and the harm it causes to society, said the head of…
Apple shares dip over expected production problems linked to global chip shortage
In the US, the value of Apple shares has decreased following a report that the US computer technology giant could fail to produce…
Two suspects remain in Riga hostel fire criminal case
Two persons are left among the accused in the criminal procedure regarding a devastating fire at a hostel in Riga. After the fire…
American borders to be reopened to vaccinated travellers after 19-month restrictions
The US government will from November open the country’s borders to non-essential travellers, who will be fully vaccinated against Covid-19, as well as…
