Lithuanian officials hint at change in attitude towards Belarus; later retracts
Some Lithuanian officials have made comments about easing sanctions or changing the country’s attitude towards Minsk, but have since retracted their comments. Observers…
Estonian authorities seize ship on suspicion of smuggling; cargo was heading to Russia
Estonian authorities on February 3rd detained a container ship that was anchored in Estonian internal waters while sailing under the flag of the…
Valdis Andersons elected Chairman of the Board of the Freeport of Ventspils
At the first meeting of the Board of the Freeport of Ventspils in 2026, Valdis Andersons was appointed Chairman of the Board. Andersons…
Around 60 people questioned in Latvia in criminal proceedings over the implementation of Rail Baltica
The Corruption Prevention and Combating Bureau (KNAB) has so far questioned more than 60 people in the criminal proceedings related to the implementation…
For French far-right politician Marine Le Pen door to presidential election open for now
French prosecutors on the 3rd of February requested that far-right politician Marine Le Pen be banned from holding public office for five years,…
Riga mayor: several kindergartens and schools in the capital will have to be closed
Due to changes in the number of pupils, several preschool institutions and schools in Riga will have to be closed, Riga Mayor Viesturs…
Unlawful suspension, but a disciplinary offence – court ruling in the Citskovskis case
The State Chancellery is still assessing whether to appeal the court ruling that partially upheld the application of former Director of the State…
Haze, frost and still no thaw – the latest weather forecast for Latvia
On Wednesday, the sky will be partly cloudy, but clouds will disperse during the day and conditions will remain dry, according to the…
The rental market in Lithuania: a roadblock for foreigners
A study by the Lithuanian Equal Rights Ombudsman shows that foreigners in Lithuania face obstacles when they want to rent housing; a public…
