Latvia’s Liepaja picked as European Capital of Culture 2027
The city where wind is born – Liepaja – is picked as European Capital of Culture 2027! This means Liepaja will have the…
Lithuania declares Russia a terrorist country
On Tuesday, 10 May, Lithuanian Seimas unanimously voted in favour of the resolution that declares Russia’s war in Ukraine a genocide of Ukrainians…
Reports coming in from Russia of calls for cyber attacks on Latvia
Yesterday an invitation was posted on multiple websites in Russia, suggesting cyber attacks on Latvia, which have commenced, as reported by Latvian Ministry…
Child birth benefit will not be subject to personal income tax in Latvia
The benefit paid to employees in Latvia by employers when a child is born in their family will no longer be subject to…
Windy and rainy weather expected in Latvia this weekend
Although air temperature reached +20° C earlier this week in Latvia, meteorologists say that as warm masses of air move farther away from…
Baltic Sea countries to cease cooperation with Russian and Belarusian Green Card offices
Motor Insurers’ Bureau of Latvia (LTAB), together with other Baltic Sea countries’ Green Card offices reached an agreement in April on ceasing cooperation…
BNN ANALYSES | Some Lithuanian municipalities hesitate to remove Soviet heritage after minister’s backing
Linas Jegelevicius for the BNN Even with the green-light from the Lithuanian Culture Minister, Simonas Kairys, to remove Soviet memorials at cemeteries and…
Latvian parliament promises aid to residents who host Ukrainian refugees
On Thursday, 12 May, Latvian Saeima passed in the second and final reading urgent amendments to the Law on Assistance to Ukrainian Civilians….
Finland announces intention to join NATO
The top political leaders of Finland have released a joint statement calling for a quick path of the country to join the NATO…
