Europol: there are 831 crime groups in Europe, Baltic criminal groups included
On Friday, the 5th of April, Europol published a report regarding dangerous crime groups that operate in the European Union. Among them are…
LTV: Latvian minister of justice may be shuffled to minister of foreign affairs post
Unofficial information suggests that the vacant seat of the Latvian minister of foreign affairs could go to the country’s Minister of Justice Inese…
Construction of first support pillar of Rail Baltica bridge over Daugava River commences
In continuation of the construction of Rail Baltica bridge over Daugava River in Riga, the constriction of the bridge’s first support pylon commenced…
Retailers deny putting higher average markup on food made in Latvia
Food products made in Latvia are not applied with higher markup than other food products, LETA was told by interviewed retailers, commenting on…
NATO committed to send more air defence systems to Ukraine, but makes no concrete promises
On Thursday, the 4th of April, marking the 75th anniversary at a time when conflict is taking place close to its borders, NATO…
Gambling restrictions imposed in Riga found to be in breach of Latvian Constitution
The Constitutional Court of Latvia has ruled that the restrictions on the organisation of gambling in Riga’s entire administrative territory are in breach…
Finland school shooting: police say bullying was motive for attack
Police said on Wednesday, the 3rd of April, that the 12-year-old boy who shot dead a schoolmate and seriously injured two other sixth-formers…
BNN ANALYSES | Only 8% of Lithuanian employers support a four-day workweek, but change is inexorable
Linas Jegelevičius Almost a hundred years ago, Henry Ford, the legendary American carmaker, saw the benefits of reducing his workers’ work week from…
Housing prices in Latvia grow more rapidly than average prices in the EU
Housing prices in Latvia went up more rapidly in Q4 2023 when compared to the same period of the year prior. Prices grew…
