New electric trains in Latvia to start coursing in Tukums, Aizkraukle and Skulte directions
On Friday, the 15th of December, Pasažieru vilciens JSC (PV) will deploy new electric trains in three directions: Tukums, Aizkraukle and Skulte. Trips…
Week in Lithuania | residence permit issuance suspended for Belarusians; President signs 2024 state budget
Last week, opposition called on Seimas speaker to quit over her party’s corruption conviction, MPs approved pay raise for prosecutors Seimas bans professional…
Bank of Latvia maintains inflation outlook for 2023 at 9%
The Bank of Latvia has maintained the average inflation outlook for 2023 at 9%, as confirmed by the central bank’s representatives. For the…
Latvian police apprehend group for human trafficking in Indian restaurant
At the end of November 2023 Latvian State Police apprehended three people suspected of involving two foreign citizens in forced labour in some…
Baltic States ask IOC to explain decision to let Russian and Belarusian athletes compete in Olympic Games
In a letter sent to the International Olympic Committee (IOC), Baltic Olympic committees request an explanation for the organisation’s decision to let Russian…
Prince Harry wins phone-hacking case against British tabloids
The High Court in London on Friday, the 15th of December, found that Prince Harry was the victim of phone hacking and other…
EU gives Ukraine access to membership talks; fails to agree on financial aid
European Union (EU) leaders at Brussels summit on Thursday, the 14th of December, reached an agreement on opening accession talks with Ukraine, Hungarian…
Winter nights to commence at Riga Zoological Garden
From Friday, the 22nd of December, onward Riga Zoological Garden will be open every evening until 21:00, as announced by the zoological garden’s…
European Central Bank maintains interest rates unchanged
On Thursday, the 14th of December, the European Central Bank decided to maintain interest rates unchanged for the second consecutive meeting. During the…
