Survey: support of Russia among Russian-speakers in Latvia down in April
The support Russian-speaking residents in Latvia have for Russia dropped in April due to the war in Ukraine, according to an internet survey…
Industrial production growth accelerated in March
According to Statistics Estonia, in March 2022, the total production of industrial enterprises increased by 7.8% at constant prices compared to March 2021….
European Union may impose Russian oil embargo
The European Commission plans to present a new package of anti-Russian sanctions by Wednesday, 4 May. This new package may include an oil…
Event guide for 4 May festivities in Riga
Celebrating the Day of Restoration of Independence of the Republic of Latvia, residents of Riga and its guests are invited to attend varied…
Smokers in Finland required not to smoke on beaches, playgrounds
Finland has prohibited smoking on public beaches and playgrounds to spare children of passive smoking and reduce littering in leisure spaces, Finnish public…
Jēkabs Straume re-elected as the chief of Latvian corruption watchdog
Jēkabs Straume was re-elected in his post in the recent personnel selection process organised to pick a new head for the Corruption Prevention…
34 000 refugees arrived in Estonia since February
In Estonia, since Russia invaded Ukraine, 34 883 war refugees have arrived and many of them continue their journey to other countries, Estonian…
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…
