Week in Lithuania | President Nausėda appoints Social Democrat Paluckas as PM, kicks off meetings with ministerial candidates
Last week, Two Spanish citizens were arrested for planning a terrorist act in Lithuania; President-elect Trump praised Lithuania during a phone call with…
North Korea received more than million barrels of oil from Russia, exceeding UN limits
North Korea may have received more than one million barrels of oil from Russia in violation of UN sanctions over an eight-month period…
Putin hints at possible strikes on Western countries
Russian dictator Vladimir Putin said on Thursday, the 21st of November, that the armed conflict in Ukraine has the characteristics of a “global”…
PM criticises Ministry of Transport for delays in port sector reorientation
Prime Minister Evika Siliņa (JV) on Thursday criticised the delay in presenting a clear reorientation plan for Latvia’s ports and logistics sector at…
Wintry mood: snow to blanket Latvia on Friday and Saturday
On Friday, the 22nd of November, the weather will be cloudy, with occasional clear skies and sunshine. Snow, sleet is expected in many…
BNN ANALYSES | Lithuania has a new PM, but President Nausėda will vet the ministerial candidates now
Linas Jegelevičius On the 21st of November, members of Lithuania’s newly elected 2024–2028 Parliament, the Seimas, approved the candidacy of 45-year-old Social Democrat…
Lembergs dubbed kleptocrat who plundered Latvia: UK slaps sanctions on corruption charges
The UK on Thursday imposed sanctions on eight people – nationals of various countries – accused by the authorities of large-scale international corruption,…
Lembergs dubbed kleptocrat who plundered Latvia: UK slaps sanction on corruption charges
The UK on Thursday imposed sanctions on eight people – nationals of various countries – accused by the authorities of large-scale international corruption,…
MPs reject proposal for State Audit Office to audit Saeima
On Thursday, the 21st of November, the Saeima MPs approved amendments to the Law on the State Audit Office in the final reading,…
