Corruption watchdog accuses ex-governor of the Bank of Latvia of coercing others into giving false testimony
Corruption Prevention and Combating Bureau (KNAB) has requested the office of the prosecutor to commence criminal prosecution of ex-governor of the Bank of…
Ombudsman: new regulations are a legitimate way to help reduce the spread of Covid-19
Latvia’s government’s updated regulations on halting the spread of Covid-19, which, among other things, make vaccination compulsory for certain professions, is a legitimate…
In Ukraine, bullets hit car of President Zelensky’s aide
Unknown attackers in Ukraine, on Wednesday, September 22, have fired shots at the car of the first advisor of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky….
Ruling coalition in Latvia reaches political agreement on 2022 state budget
Four parties of the ruling coalition in Latvia together with Atis Zakatistovs’ Stability Group have reached a political agreement on the 2022 state…
Latvian government greenlights remuneration reformation plan in state administration
To retain workers and improve the general work environment in state administration, Latvia’s government has greenlit the plan to increase wages, BNN was…
Cybersecurity body in Lithuania finds Chinese smartphone equipped with censorship
Lithuanian cybersecurity body has deemed Xiaomi smart phones unadvisable for use alleging that they contain a function able to censor phrases the Chinese…
PHOTO: students protest outside Saeima to let non-vaccinated students study alongside vaccinated students
On 30 September a little more than 20 people gathered outside the Saeima building for «silent protest», urging the parliament to let non-vaccinated…
Finnish research: Family screentime can obstruct development of language skills
Long time spent in front of the screens of electronic devices by parents and toddlers can obstruct language learning and verbal expression, according…
Estonian «vaccinated island» has to vaccinate little more to see restrictions lifted
The government of Estonia has postponed the lifting of coronavirus restrictions in the Hiiumaa County with the highest vaccination rate until October. Although…
