Heat wave to reach Latvia this weekend
June 27, 2026
Sauka: the planned tax changes are not fully thought out
The planned tax changes in Latvia are not fully thought out, said Chairman of National Competitiveness Commission, Professor of Stockholm School of Economics…
Ukraine reveals how many Ukrainian POWs in Russian captivity have died
Moscow and Kyiv regularly exchange prisoners, returning some 3 600 Ukrainian POWs and citizens, but at least 177 Ukrainian prisoners have died in…
Latvia gradually commences heating season
As the weather in the country remains chilly, Latvian municipalities are commencing the provision of heating services to households in the country. Starting…
BNN ANALYSES | Will Lithuania’s new Seimas outlaw TikTok and Telegram and limit minors’ use of Instagram?
Linas Jegelevičus After the United States and the European Commission have prohibited its officials from using TikTok on official devices due to data…
Latvia’s Ušakovs’ new post in EP related to important international relations
MEP from Latvia Nils Ušakovs was elected to the European Parliament (EP) on Thursday as chairman of the Delegation to the European Union…
Lithuania prohibits persons with access to confidential information to travel to unfriendly countries
On Thursday, the Lithuanian Seimas decided to ban employees of certain institutions and members of the National Guard – the Riflemen’s Union –…
Georgian parliament speaker signs law restricting LGBTQ+ rights
On Thursday, the 3rd of October, Parliament Speaker Shalva Papuashvili signed a sweeping anti-LGBTQ+ law banning same-sex marriage, adoption by same-sex couples, gender…
Prosecutor requests prison sentence for refugee aid project worker
In debates held by Latgale District Court in Rēzekne, a prosecutor requested one year and six months of prison for “Gribu palīdzēt bēgļiem”…
Moldova warns that Russia is paying people to vote against EU accession
Pro-Russian oligarch Ilan Shor is at the centre of a money and influence network aimed at helping the Kremlin pay the Moldovan public…
