Day 75 of war in Ukraine: No victory to celebrate, Russian families looking for soldiers, Azovstal defenders have 600 wounded under siege
On the 75th day of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, which coincides with Russia’s national holiday of Victory Day, Moscow has still not reached…
Latvia scheduled to receive new electric trains by end of 2023
The management of Pasažieru vilciens and Škoda Vagonka have signed amendments to the standing contract for the supply of electric trains, equipment and…
Savickis to leave his post as president of Latvian Tennis Union by October
Juris Savickis will leave his post as president of Latvian Tennis Union by October 2022, as he confirmed in an interview to LTV…
Latvian State Police report situation in Victory park
According to estimates from Latvian State Police, approximately 300 people have visited the monument located in Victory park between 07:30 and 10:30 so…
Kalniete: Baltic States should erect a monument for Ukraine
Once Ukraine has won Russia in the war, Latvia should honour Ukraine with a monument, said Latvian MEP Sandra Kalniete in an interview…
Meteorologists predict sunny and dry weather in Latvia for most of the week
In the first half of the week weather in Latvia will remain calm – slow wind, warm daytime weather, no rain. At the…
Latvian authorities urge residents to not «celebrate» anything today and not become news for Russian propaganda
Today, 9 May, Latvian police force will be present at all locations where Soviet-era monuments stand. This includes Riga and other regions, as…
BNN summary of the week: Russia’s antisemitic statements. Covid vaccines. Inflation in Lithuania
This week Latvia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs summoned Russia’s ambassador Mihkail Vanin so that he can provide an explanation for the recent antisemitic…
Week in Lithuania: Cabinet approves easier hiring of third-country nationals, Poland-Lithuania gas link inaugurated
Last week, the top news in Lithuania were decisions to facilitate employment of third-country nationals and the launch of the Poland-Lithuania gas network…
