Epstein case in Latvia: investigation depends on US response
February 9, 2026
Construction companies may terminate or change road construction contracts due to war
In April 2022 Latvian state company Latvian State Roads (LVC) received letters from all major construction companies engaged in road construction procurements. Construction…
Latvijas gāze will not be given a special permit to pay Gazprom for gas in roubles
Latvian Finance and Capital Market Commission (FKTK) does not issue special permits for payments to companies – only to financial institutions whose clients…
Day 68 of war in Ukraine: Mariupol evacuees awaited, invades prepare Slovyansk offensive and allegedly actions against Moldova
On Monday, May 2, Ukraine awaited about a hundred civilians evacuated from the Azovstal metallurgical plan in Mariupol. Russia prepared heavier attacks in…
Latvia organises special photo exhibition in support of Ukraine at Victory Square
On Monday, 2 May, a photo exhibition Glory to Ukraine! Glory to Heroes! was opened at Victory Square in Riga. At this exhibition…
Baltic States report limited remaining financial capabilities to help Ukrainian refugees
In response to the problems caused by the war in Ukraine – unprecedented migration of Ukrainians to Europe and the risks for successful…
Frequent showers expected in Latvia this week
At the beginning of the week the amount of clouds will be volatile in the skies above Latvia. Moments of clear sky are…
Riga mayor: with prices going up, residents should be allowed to pay debts without fines
In a situation when prices of public utilities are up, residents should be given the option to pay debts gradually without fines, said…
BNN summary of the week: Concentration camp in Ukraine. Latvia’s GDP. Twitter’s new owner
This week horrors of war continued in Ukraine. The country reported, among other things, that the Russian army has apparently set up a…
Week in Lithuania: Railway company to lay off about 2,000 employees, Estonian logistics centre acquired, Ryanair investing in Kaunas
Last week, the top news in Lithuania were the announcement of a large lay-off at the railway company LTG Cargo, Lithuanian businessmen acquiring…
