LTAB receives request from Holland for payment of two million euros from OCTA Guarantee Fund
Latvian Motor Insurers’ Bureau (LTAB) has received a request from Holland for the payment of EUR 2 million from the compulsory third party…
Senior Vatican official speaks out in favour of married priests
The Roman Catholic Church should “think seriously” about allowing priests to marry, a senior Vatican official and adviser to Pope Francis said in…
136 pages. Russia unveils analytical report on strengthening “soft power” in Baltics
An analytical report has been presented in Russia. This report concerns ways to strengthening soft power in Baltic States. TV3 programme Nekā personīga…
Minister says phasing Russian language should not affect validity of primary education diplomas
The government is currently looking for a way to ensure the 9th grade or primary education diploma remains valid if a student decides…
VIDEO | German farmers block roads in protest against subsidy cuts
German farmers launched nationwide protests in the early hours of Monday, the 8th of January, against the planned phasing out of farm subsidies,…
Air temperature in Latvia falls to lowest value in recent years
On Monday, the 8th of January, weather in Latvia will be sunny. However, clouds will gradually move in from the north, bringing some…
Week in Lithuania | Education Minister to phase out Russian schools; police bust car with two kilos of cocaine
Last week, Kaunas mayor family-owned Viciunai Group kept silence after Ukraine labelled it “international war sponsor”. Head of new Orthodox exarchate of Constantinople…
Price of power. Electricity prices on exchange will exceed one euro per kWh
On Friday, the 5th of January, the price of electricity in Latvia’s region in Nord Pool exchange will exceed 1 EUR/kWh excluding VAT…
CVK chairperson: referendum to repeal partnership institute is unlikely to happen
The referendum to repeal the partnership institute in Latvia is unlikely to happen, said the chairperson of the Central Election Commission (CVK) Kristīne…
