Latest Covid-19 cases in Baltics. 2 408 in Latvia, 2 861 in Lithuania, 1 060 in Estonia
A total of 2 408 new Covid-19 infection cases were found in Latvia in the last 24 hours. 1 928 of the patients…
Afghanistan prison chief envisages return of executions, cutting off arms as punishment
In Afghanistan, the Taliban group has formed an interim government. A senior member will be in charge of prisons and has unveiled that…
After Norway attack with bow and arrows, Danish citizen detained
In Norway, a violent attack with a bow and arrows has left five people dead and two seriously injured. A Danish citizen suspected…
National Immunisation Council recommends J&J booster shot 8-12 weeks after the first jab
«Currently there is high demand for Janssen Covid-19 vaccine, which requires only one jab for a full vaccination course. Nevertheless, the National Immunisation…
Covid beds in Lithuanian hospitals nearing full load amid surge in new infections
Lithuanian health care institutions are being filled by patients of the Covid-19 disease, forcing hospitals to free the beds intended for other patients…
Latvijas Gāze chairman: the economy won’t function if gas prices remain high
Instead of worrying about AS Conexus Baltic Grid (Conexus) Inčukalns underground gas storage facility Latvia should worry about the survival of the country’s…
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…
