Week in Lithuania: Defence vice-minister steps down. Russian Embassy hits out at Vilnius.
Linas Jegelevičius Last week was quite an intensive one in Lithuania and brought both good and not-so-good news, which made to think about…
German lawmakers want security rules revised
German MPs want a review of the security conditions in the parliament buildings after the coup plot that came to light this week,…
Weekend to be dry and chilly in Latvia
Although no precipitation is expected on the weekend, cyclone activity will increase again – strong wind will blow across all of Latvia. In…
Latvian parliament once again rejects initiative for legal protection of all families
On Thursday, the 8th of December, the majority of Saeima deputies rejected the collective initiative signed by 23 257 Latvian citizens On legal…
Convicted ex-mayor of Ventspils continues posing as persecuted opposition member
Ventspils City Council member and leader of For Latvia and Ventspils Aivars Lembergs, who was found guilty of severe crimes and crimes of…
Griner coming home – USA and Russia swap prisoners
After more than nine months in a Russian prison, American basketball start Brittney Griner is on her way home. This was possible thanks…
Wage growth in Baltic States in last decade – the most rapid among OECD members
The average wage growth in Baltic States in the past ten years has been the most rapid among members states of the Organisation…
USA to increase military presence in Latvia
The US government has confirmed plans to reinforce the presence of its forces in Baltic States. The plan provides for deployment of more…
Itera Latvija manager considers turning to police over public claims of his death
Itera Latvija manager Juris Savickis considers turning to the police over the fake information about his death that was published by multiple Latvian…
