Armenia to look for new President as Armen Sarkisian steps down
In the Caucasus region, the President of Armenia, Armen Sarkisian, has announced his resignation unexpectedly. The head of state pointed to lack of…
Estonia to increase state co-funding to installing solar panels
Amid high prices for electricity produced in power plants, the Estonian government plans to increase availability of state co-funding for both improving energy…
Meteorologists predict rain and snow in Latvia this week
This week many parts of Latvia will experience some precipitation, mostly in the form of wet snow and snow. However, no major increase…
BNN summary of the week: Unemployment in Latvia. New EP President. Olympic boycott
This week Latvia was struck by strong winds in more ways than one: a lot of damage, emergencies, accidents and at least one…
Week in Lithuania: ‘Q’, ‘X’ and ‘W’ allowed in IDs, ministry concerned about foreign investors’ over China
Linas Jegelevičius for the BNN Last week, the top news in Lithuania were allowing letters ‘q’, ‘x’ and ‘w’ in personal identification documents,…
UK plans to lift virus restrictions in England
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced the plans of the UK government to lift the epidemiological restrictions that are currently in place…
Latvia to raise passing grades for centralized school exams
In the next three years it is planned to significantly raise the score needed to pass the centralized exams (CE) in secondary schools,…
Citadele Bank’s owned bank in Switzerland bought by Trusted Novus Bank
Kaleido Privatbank owned by Citadele Bank in Switzerland has been bought by Gibraltar-based Trusted Novus Bank Limited, as confirmed by Citadele Bank’s representatives….
Latvia’s President suggests ceasing state budget financing for parties that fall apart
Latvia’s President Egils Levits urges the Saeima to amend the law so that it is possible to cease providing state budget financing to…
