Medicine prices in Latvia may rise more than planned
April 9, 2026
Moldovan pro-Kremlin politician calls for protests; promises reward
Ilan Shor, a pro-Kremlin Moldovan politician living in Russia, has offered Moldovans 3,000 dollars a month to join anti-government demonstrations, Reuters reports. Moldovan…
“Measure seven times, then cut” – seniors’ warning to the government on early retirement pensions
The Latvian Senior Communities Association (LSKA) believes that reform of the early retirement pension system is necessary, but decisions to exclude professions from…
Baltics investigate shocking electricity price surge
The electricity market regulators of the Baltic states will investigate balancing price fluctuations recorded in the region last week, which have raised suspicions…
North Koreans tell of slavery-like conditions in Russia
To make up for the huge labor shortage caused by the war, thousands of North Koreans have been sent to work in Russia,…
Estonia installs gates and barriers at three border crossings
Estonia has installed gates and barriers at three border crossings with Russia that can close in seconds if necessary and stop both people…
No penalty in Latvia for disturbing barking by pets; Ombudsman demands to change that
The Ombudsman’s Office has called on the Ministry of Agriculture (ZM) to find a solution by the 1st of November to address disturbances…
Electricity prices rise in Latvia, fall in neighbouring countries
In July this year, the Nord Pool electricity price in Latvia increased by 7% compared to June – reaching 46.12 euros per megawatt-hour…
Jellyfish cause reactor shutdown in France
Jellyfish have filled the cooling system of the Gravelines nuclear power plant, forcing the shutdown of four reactors, however, the plant operator EDF…
Food prices in Latvia unlikely to decrease soon – retailers explain reasons
In the coming months, there is no reason to expect a drop in food prices in Latvia, the Executive Director of the Latvian…
