Riga City Council takes a risk with company heavily in tax debt
Riga City Council has taken a risk and has signed a contract worth EUR 15 million with a company that is part of…
BNN summary of the week: 14th Saeima’s beginning. Russia and «grain deal». Inflation in Estonia
This week the 14th Saeima gathered for their first meeting. Deputies elected to their posts gave their solemn vow. Edvards Smiltēns from the…
Week in Lithuania: ex-President Adamkus celebrates 96th birthday, Linas Agro Group sells its Russian businesses
Last week, PM said she wants to postpone foreign policy pact until after municipal elections, 32 new Covid-19 cases, one death over Wednesday…
BNN ANALYSES: 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…
Meteorologists promise warmer weather in Latvia; weekend to be rainy
Both at the end of the week and next week weather in Latvia is expected to be rainy. A wide precipitation zone will…
Latvia’s president proclaims Law on Municipalities; residents allowed to elect local councils
On Friday, 4 November, Latvia’s President Egils Levits proclaimed in the Latvian Herald the Law on Local Governments passed in the second viewing…
Influx of Russian citizens on Latvia’s eastern border down 34%
According to Latvian State Border Guard, since 19 September, when the government announced restrictions for non-essential travel, the influx of Russian citizens to…
IEA warns Europe of risk of gas deficit next year
Europe must act to prevent a deficit of natural gas next year, warned the International Energy Agency (IEA) on Thursday, 3 November. Europe…
Stopify – Latvian made platform that offers subscription to help end the war!
November marked the opening of Spotify – a Latvian made unique donation streaming platform. In an effort to support Ukraine, a group of…
