European Parliament requests full embargo of Russian oil, coal, nuclear energy and gas
The European Parliament (EP) has requested a full embargo of Russian oil, coal, nuclear energy and gas, as confirmed by EP press-secretary in…
Price rise continues – inflation outlook for Latvia looks sad
Compared to February, consumer prices in Latvia may have increased 2.8-3% in March. This means that when compared to March 2021 inflation in…
NATO should have permanent bases in Baltics, top US general says
For NATO defence in Eastern Europe, the alliance needs permanent bases in the region, with Baltics and Poland among them, US Army’s Chairman…
Latvia discontinues issue of «golden visas» to citizens of Russia and Belarus
On Thursday, 7 April, Latvia’s Saeima passed in the final reading amendments to the Immigration Law. These amendments state that the issue of…
BNN ANALYSES | Vilnius again ahead of Brussels – slaps Moscow with ties’ downgrade, expels Russian Ambassador
Linas Jegelevičius for the BNN Having downgraded this week its diplomatic relations with Russia and expelled Moscow’s ambassador, Lithuania is turning just another…
Covid-19 in Baltic States. 1 072 in Latvia 1 924 in Lithuania, 886 in Estonia
A total of 1 072 new Covid-19 infection cases were found in Latvia in the last 24 hours. Three people have died –…
Authorities continue arguing over ex-Ventspils mayor’s special status in University of Latvia
The Academic Committee of the University of Latvia has submitted to the Senate the issue of annulling LU honorary member status held by…
Latvia plans to declare 9 May the Day of Commemoration of Victims of War in Ukraine
On Thursday, 7 April, Latvia’s Saeima Human Rights and Public Affairs Committee decided to hand the parliament the legislative draft on naming 9…
Day 43 of war in Ukraine: Civilians fleeing Donbass offensive, Zelenskyy judges EU’s no Russian coal too soft
In Ukraine on Thursday, April 6, civilians continued to flee the east of the country as clashes grew more intensive in the Donbas…
