Parents in Latvia advised to look after children while teachers are on strike
Parents of children who attend schools and kindergartens in Riga have to keep in mind that due to the upcoming teachers’ strike, they…
Inflation in Latvia reaches 21.5% in August
Compared to August 2021, the average level of consumer prices increased by 21.5% in August 2022. Compared to August 2021, the average level…
Estonia and Poland sign agreement to buy short–range air defense systems
The Estonian Center for Defense Investment (RKIK) and the Polish defense technology company Mesko have signed an agreement to buy Polish–made PIORUN short–range…
Latvian residents report receiving fake text messages from National Armed Forces
Latvian Ministry of Defence, local mobile service operators and the State Fire and Rescue Service have started sending text messages to Latvian residents…
European Commission proposes limiting enormous revenues of energy companies
The European Commission (EC) wants to limit the excessive revenue energy companies receive thanks to the rapidly growing electricity prices, as announced on…
Ukrainian official: 2.5 million people forcibly deported to Russia
Ukrainians forced to head to Russia or Russian–controlled territory are being killed and tortured, as reported by news network CNN. Deputy Ukrainian Ambassador…
Omicron–adapted vaccination to start in Lithuania
Lithuanian residents will be able to get vaccinated with the Covid-19 vaccine adapted to the Omicron variant starting from next week, informs National…
No compromise – Latvian teachers will go on strike
No compromise for the possible increase of teachers’ pay was reached during the Reconciliation Committee’s final meeting on 7 September. This means Latvian…
Latvian Russians Union turns to UN Human Rights Committee to save Soviet monuments
To preserve the remaining Soviet monuments in Daugavpils, Latvian Russians Union (LKS) has turned to the UN Human Rights Committee. The report was…
