Latvian fire fighters concerned about growing shortage of workers due to low wages
Due to insufficient wages Latvian State Fire and Rescue Service (VUGD) predicts an even bigger shortage of employees, the service warns. In 2017…
Russian Orthodox priest detained for criticising Putin
Police in Russia raided the home of Father Ioann Kurmoyanov, confiscated his mobile phone, laptop, two icons, a cassock and wooden cross. He…
Union of Greens and Farmers picks Aivars Lembergs as PM candidate
Despite the fact that a court of first instance has declared ex-Mayor of Ventspils Aivars Lembergs guilty of serious crimes of corruption committed…
Latvian State Police demote multiple officers over 10 May events in Pārdaugava
Three Riga Region Police Department officials are to be demoted for the handling of the situation at Victory Monument in Pārdaugava earlier this…
Latvian ministry suggests extending state of emergency on Belarusian border until November
Latvian Ministry of the Interior plans to suggest to the government to extent the state of emergency on the border with Belarus until…
Ukrainian officials: Russia’s losses reach 38 300 troops
As of the morning on Sunday, 17 July, Russia’s losses in troops is approximately 38 000 troops, as reported by General Staff of…
BNN summary of the week: Euro troubles. 14th Saeima candidates. Pension indexation
This week’s intense precipitation caused considerable losses for Latvian farmers. In many places crops have been ruined by excessive moisture. This means it…
Week in Lithuania: 796 new Covid-19 cases reported on Friday, Ignitis Group says it will invest 200 million euros into Jonava solar park
Last week, Lithuania, US signed memorandum on strengthening energy sector, Kaunas mayor’s family decided to sell Hilton Hotel project in Vilnius. Lithuania’s space…
Tourism in Latvia recovers bit by bit, but pre-pandemic remain out of reach
In May 2022 the number of non-residents and residents at tourist accommodation establishments accounted for 165.3 thousand, which is 2.3 times more than…
