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March 17, 2026
BNN ANALYSES | With the ban on Russians’ travel in place, 9 896 Russians enter Lithuania during the first week
Linas Jegelevičius for BNN Like Poland, Estonia and Latvia, Lithuania counts the second week of entry block for most Russian citizens with EU…
Riga’s Hydroelectric Power Plant gradually restores water levels in water reservoir
The water level in the water reservoir of Riga’s Hydroelectric Power Plant (HES) is gradually being restored to allow everyday operations, as reported…
Latvian parliament rejects multiple tax reduction proposals
On Thursday, 29 September, Latvia’s Saeima rejected multiple legislative drafts submitted by opposition deputies. Proposed amendments to the Law on Excise Duties suggested…
Latest events in Ukraine | Russia sends mobilised men to the frontline without prior training
Russian authorities are sending untrained conscripts to strengthen degraded remainders of various units, including those considered as Russia’s most elite, as informed by…
European Union plans even more sanctions against Russia
On 28 September President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen announced plans for the next package of sanctions against Russia. New…
Minimal wages to be increased in Latvia next year
On Wednesday, 28 September, Latvian parliament’s Social and Employment Matters Committee conceptually supported amendments to the Labour Law intended to increase minimal wage…
Official launch of Baltic Pipe will cut energy dependency on Russia
The gas pipeline Baltic Pipe was launched at an opening ceremony in Poland and is an important step for Poland and the whole of…
Ministry: Latvia would have enough gas for winter even if Baltics disconnected from Russian power network
Latvia will have enough gas to cover residents’ consumption and demand for continued operation of the secure system even if Baltic States disconnect…
Latvia declares state of emergency in regions bordering Russia
Following the announcement of partial mobilisation in Russia, on 27 September Latvia’s government decided to declare a state of emergency in multiple regions…
