Week in Lithuania | Liepa, a ballet dancer, loses Lithuanian citizenship; Ministry targets gambling business laws
Last week, airBaltic said it will offer flights from Vilnius to Hamburg, Lisbon from May; Constitutional Court opened case on Istanbul Convention Vilnius…
Marta centre organises women’s solidarity procession against violence on the 8th of March
The 6th solidarity procession against violence gathered approximately 150 participants, as reported by LETA. This year Marta centre organised the solidarity procession to…
Average consumer price level up by 0.4% in Latvia
In February 2024, compared to February 2023, the average level of consumer prices increased by 0.4 %, latest data of the Central Statistical…
Latvian Ministry of Defence warns of potential attack on Russia in next 48 hours
Latvian Ministry of Defence urges residents to not travel to Russia due to possible terror attacks in the next 48 hours. Residents already…
Ministry of Finance to make decisions on loans for Rēzekne based on report from VARAM
Latvian Ministry of Environment Protection and Regional Development (VARAM) is currently working on a legislative draft to dismiss Rēzekne municipal council. This is…
KNAB suspects Valka municipality official of ties to EUR 2 million fraud
This week Latvia’s Corruption Prevention and Combating Bureau (KNAB) together with European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) performed investigative actions, including searches, in several…
Sweden officially becomes 32nd NATO member state
On Thursday, the 7th of March, Sweden became the 32nd NATO member state, as confirmed by the US Department of State. The official…
Latvia’s Pasažieru vilciens appoints new board chairman after last one stepped down
From now on the position of the acting board chairman of Pasažieru vilciens (PV) will be Raitis Nešpors, BNN was told by the…
US to build temporary port for aid deliveries in Gaza
President Joe Biden gave a 68-minute State of the Union address on Thursday, the 7th of March, in which he outlined his arguments…
