Latvian MEP: I find the monument in Victory Park unacceptable
«I can say with ‘owner’s’ rights that the presence of a monument dedicated to the Soviet army in the centre of Riga, Victory…
Economists: year 2022 will be difficult in spite of rapid GDP growth
The growth of Latvia’s gross domestic product (GDP) turned out unexpectedly strong in Q1 2022. GDP growth will be much lower in Q2,…
Statistics Estonia reports major turnover increase in in stores selling manufactured goods
According to Statistics Estonia, in March, the turnover of retail trade enterprises was 891 million euros. Compared to March 2021, turnover increased by…
Report: majority of Ukrainian refugees go to countries that are prepared for them the least
The majority of Ukrainian refugees are accepted by countries that are prepared for integration of refugees the least. This includes Latvia, according to…
Luminor: war in Ukraine has created more problems for construction than Covid-19 pandemic
During the pandemic the construction sector faced a sharp surge of prices of construction materials, which was due to increased demand, interruptions at…
Persons with history of abusive behaviour will not be allowed to become guardians
In Latvia persons punished for criminal acts involving violence and threats of violence will not be allowed to become guardians until their criminal…
BNN ANALYSES | Lithuania’s Border Guard Service psychologist allegedly preys on migrants in registration centre facility
Linas Jegelevčius for the BNN Vilnius police and prosecutors have commenced probe over allegations of sexual abuse against asylum seekers in a foreigners’…
Cars overtake toys on Europe’s most dangerous goods list for the first time
Mechanical vehicles have overtaken toys and electrical appliances and equipment on the list of Europe’s most dangerous products for the first time, according…
Minimal wage in Latvia may reach half of last year’s average wage
Latvia’s Ministry of Welfare plans to present a proposal to set the minimal wage in the country to the previous year’s average wage…
