Latvian MP says banks are presuming potential clients guilty after watchdog reform
In Latvia, every citizen and permanent resident has to have the right to open a bank account, otherwise one of a person’s democratic…
Compulsory vaccination for select professions and other changes announced by Latvia’s government
On Tuesday, 28 September, Latvia’s government passed new regulations for Covid-19 containment. These new regulations will replace the existing epidemiological rules and regulations….
India sets one-day vaccination record with 20 million doses administered
In India, where the Delta variant of the novel coronavirus was first registered and where 33 million people have been infected with Covid-19…
Notorious Latvian politician Šlesers’ debt before Latvia measured in hundreds of thousands
Notorious politician and businessman Ainārs Šlesers is making his return to politics. However, it seems he has unpaid debts worth more than EUR…
Latvia had most vacant jobs among Baltic states in Q2
In Latvia, in the end of the second quarter of 2021, there were 25.5 thousand vacancies, or 2.6%, compared to 1.9% in Lithuania…
Latvian government lets troops and national guards use firearms during peace time
On Tuesday, 28 September, Latvia’s government passed amendments to the law, letting troops and national guards use firearms during special operations and to…
IVP: US regulator approves Covid-19 vaccine booster shots for seniors only
«The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has performed a careful and in-depth evaluation of research data regarding Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine. The analysis…
Before Tallinn local election, education language issue proves to be most decisive
As Estonia nears municipal elections due in the middle of October, Tallinn is a key political battle ground, where differences in positions are…
BNN summary of week: Jobs available. Deposit system. Covid-19 certificates in Lithuanian supermarkets
This week, the first bottle deposit return machines have been set up in Latvia marking a long-awaited development in waste management. Lithuania and…