Nearly 120 000 Ukrainians have passed through Latvia’s eastern border so far
This year about 120 000 Ukrainian citizens have passed through Latvia’s eastern border. On some days the number of Ukrainian border-crossers reached 1…
BNN ANALYSES: Lukashenko’s promise on «unprecedentedly quick citizenship for honest and good neighbours» can backfire
Specially for BNN Linas Jegelevičius Belarus’ authoritarian leader Alexander Lukashenko has captured this week front headlines by promising «unprecedentedly quick citizenship procedures for…
Electricity price reported record high in all Baltic States in July
In July 2022 the average electricity price in Latvia’s zone increased to 304.96 EUR/MWh, which remains historically the highest monthly average price for…
US urges Russia to accept deal to free jailed basketball star
The US has urged Moscow to accept a deal to free basketball player Brittney Griner, who has been sentenced to nine years in…
Belarusian citizen in Latvia officially accused of espionage
Latvian Prosecutor General’s Office has presented official charges to the Belarusian citizen who is accused of espionage in the interest of Belarusian military…
Removal of monument glorifying the Soviet Army in Riga will commence soon
The total costs of the removal of the Victory Monument and territory improvement project afterwards are estimated at EUR 2 131 899, said…
Harmony against using money from reserve fund on Soviet Victory monument’s removal
Harmony’s faction in Riga City Council believes it is unacceptable to take EUR 2 131 899 from the reserve fund and divert this…
Fears of another Kaliningrad transit crisis; Lithuanian banks pauses Russian payments
Lithuanian Railways resumed transportation of goods between mainland Russia and Kaliningrad last month, following a conflict between the EU and Moscow. Now, Lithuanian…
Estonian women still among the most highly educated in Europe
Estonian women are still among the most highly educated in Europe, and overall Estonia ranks 7th in terms of the share of people…
