BNN summary of the week. Almost 160 of Russian-Ukrainian war. Latvia’s GDP. LKS in trouble again
More than 155 days have passed since the start of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. During this time Ukraine managed to offer fierce resistance….
Week in Lithuania: border guards turn 23 irregular migrants away; a US serviceman drowns after his car veers off bridge in Klaipėda
Last week, Lithuanian, Polish troops took part in joint drills in Alytus, Football Federation called criticism political PR Lithuania’s economic sentiment weakens in…
Conservative party in Latvia picks Jānis Bordāns as prime minister candidate
On Friday, 29 July, the Conservative party in Latvia submitted to the Central Election Commission its list of candidates for the upcoming 14th…
Latvia goes back to buying Russian gas; authorities take notice
Latvian state company Latvijas gāze has started purchasing gas from Russia, as reported by LTV. The head of he company Aigars Kalvītis admits…
Retail trade turnover in Latvia down 0.7%
Compared to June 2021, total retail trade turnover reduced by 0.7% in June 2022. Turnover of retail trade in food products grew by…
Ukraine: Russian losses in troops reach nearly 40 500
Troop losses Russian army has suffered in Ukraine as of Friday, 29 July, morning have reached 40 500, as reported by General Staff…
Russia composed a network of secret agents in Ukraine prior to invasion
A long time before the invasion Ukraine, Russia had composed a network of secret agents to help clear the way for its forces….
Honorary Conductor-in-Chief of Latvian Song and Dance Celebration Andrejs Jansons passes away
On Monday, 25 July, famous and beloved Latvian conductor, composer, oboist and kokle player Andrejs Jansons passed away in US, where he lived….
Ministry of Finance: economic recession has begun in Latvia
While in Q1 economic growth turned out stronger than expected, with service sectors showing stronger recovery from Covid-19 restrictions and with Russian-Ukrainian war…
