Estonian mayor faces tough decision – run for Riigikogu or remain as mayor of Narva
The mayor of Estonia’s northeastern border city of Narva Katri Raik admits she has a difficult choice ahead of her – she needs…
Potential coalition partners in Latvia agree on creation of a new ministry
New Unity (JV) reports having reached an agreement with the two other potential coalition partners – Combined List (AS) and National Alliance (NA)…
Coalition parties in Latvia list numerous directions for the next four years in government declaration
The parties forming the new coalition in Latvia promise to focus on tirelessly fighting corruption, allocating more funding towards internal security, and introducing…
Not New Year, but 1 November ushers in a slew of changes in Lithuania!
Linas Jegelevičius If you thought until now that New Year brings in all changes, you were wrong. Not in Lithuania at least. The…
Prosecution office wants to view Latvian ex-minister’s criminal case behind closed doors
The prosecution office wants to request Riga City Vidzeme Suburb Court to the review of the criminal case regarding the now ex-Minister of…
Bank of Latvia warns the risk of rooted inflation is very high
The risk of inflation becoming rooted is very high, said Bank of Latvia governor Mārtiņš Kazāks in an interview to TV3 programme 900…
Riga’s mayor sees little reason to change the ruling coalition in the city council
Terminating one of the three existing vice-mayor posts in Riga City Council would mean opening the door for wide changes in the ruling…
14th Saeima Praesidium to consist of three potential coalition and two opposition members
During the first meeting of the 14th Saeima members of the parliament elected the new Praesidium. The Saeima’s Praesidium traditionally consists of the…
Fire fighters receive authority to close down buildings if they are not let in for inspections
On 2 November Latvia’s Cabinet of Ministers passed amendments to the Fire Safety and Fire-fighting Law, providing permission for authorities to cease operations…
