Latest Covid-19 cases in Baltics. 934 in Latvia, 1 879 in Lithuania, 647 in Estonia
A total of 934 new Covid-19 infection cases were found in Latvia in the last 24 hours. 493 of the patients were either…
Lithuania requires people infected with Omicron to self-isolate regardless of vaccination
In Lithuania, where the first cases of people infected with the Omicron variant of the virus SARS-CoV-2 have been found, the Health Ministry…
Latvian parliament rejects opposition deputies’ proposal to temporarily reduce VAT for electricity
On Thursday, 16 December, Latvia’s parliament rejected legislative drafts from two opposition deputies that provided for temporarily reducing value added tax (VAT) for…
Latvian-Belarusian border situation intensifies; damages found on fences
Latvian State Border Guard has found two cases when the recently established temporary fence on the Latvian-Belarusian border was damaged, as confirmed by…
Estonian parliament backs Chancellor of Justice candidacy from President
In Estonia, the parliament has supported current Chancellor of Justice to stay in office for a second term as suggested by President Alar…
Latvian political party Par!/Progresīvie faction leader reports receiving large bribe offer
Latvian Corruption Prevention and Combating Bureau (KNAB) intends to ask the office of the prosecutor to raise charges against a business manager for…
Lithuanian bakeries active in making Christmas cake – šakotis
The southern Baltic country, Lithuania, has a Christmas specialty of its own – šakotis. The sweet and hard cake, which is good for…
England imposes Covid certificate requirement for events, nightclubs
In England from Wednesday, December 15, spectators of large events and partygoers in nightclubs are required to present the UK Covid pass, British…
Prosecutor on Gobzems’ protest: police were too gentle towards protesters
The response of police officers towards the people who participated in the protest organised by Saeima deputy Aldis Gobzems outside Riga Castle on…
