State secretary to Latvian Ministry of Defence submits resignation
The state secretary to Latvia Ministry of Defence Jānis Garisons has submitted his resignation to minister Andris Sprūds. He will leave his post…
Latvian stevedores urge government to not stop transit of grains
Latvian Stevedoring Company Association invites the government to not use sanctions on transit of grain from Russia to sabotage the country’s economy and…
Putin has “no interest” in attacking NATO; warns of “problems” with Finland
Russian President Vladimir Putin said in an interview on Russian state television on Sunday, the 17th of December, that Russia is “not interested”…
Rain to replace snow in Latvia as thaw to continue next week
On Friday, the 15th of December, similarly to previous days, the sky will be cloudy in Latvia. Precipitation is expected as well –…
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…
