Politicians suggest classifying LMT military industry project as an ...
Oct 11, 2024 · The development of military industry projects initiated by the mobile operator LLC “Latvijas Mobilais telefons” (LMT) is a national security issue, and Latvia must do its utmost to ensure the ability to continue research and development of various security and defence technology solutions, as concluded by members of Saeima’s National Security Committee, the parliament’s press-service […]
Prosecutor requests prison sentence for refugee aid project worker
Oct 3, 2024 · In debates held by Latgale District Court in Rēzekne, a prosecutor requested one year and six months of prison for “Gribu palīdzēt bēgļiem” [I want to help refugees] project leader Ieva Raubiško, who is charged with organising illegal cross-border movements of groups of people, as LETA was informed by the court. The next hearing is ...
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President: communication from the Minister of Transport on the ...
Sep 4, 2024 · The form of communication employed by Minister of Transport Kaspars Briškens on the airBaltic issue has failed completely, said Latvian President Edgars Rinkēvičs after meeting with Prime Minister Evika Siliņa on Wednesday, the 4th of September. “The things that should have been explained last Friday were explained yesterday. Society has completely justified questions. It was […]
Latvia gradually commences heating season - Baltic News Network
Oct 4, 2024 · Starting with Friday, the 4th of October, Rīgas namu pārvaldnieks (RNP) will commence providing heating services to households that are clients of the company, as LETA was told by RNP representative Inita Kabanova. The plan is to connect all buildings within three days. The start of the heating season in renovated buildings will commence later.
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Riga TV tower’s reconstruction planned for next year; costs may go ...
Feb 9, 2024 · Latvian State Radio and Television Centre (LVRTC) has announced a procurement project for the reconstruction of Riga radio and television tower and the administrative building on Zaķusala. The projected costs of this procurement exceed EUR 30 million, as reported by LVRTC. Candidate selection procedure has begun and will last for approximately three months. It is […]
Tallinn mayor ousted in no-confidence vote - Baltic News Network
Mar 26, 2024 · On the morning of Tuesday, the 26th of March, Tallinn Mayor Mihhail Kõlvart received a vote of no-confidence, which passed with 41 votes in a meeting of the 79-member Tallinn City Council. A majority of 40 votes was needed to dismiss the mayor, reports Estonian media ERR. The meeting was held in extraordinary session in the Tallinn City ...
Estonia and Finland establishing Gulf of Finland protection plan
Sep 23, 2024 · Estonian Defence Forces (EDF) Commander Major General Andrus Merilo told Helsingin Sanomat that military cooperation between Estonia and Finland is increasing, with a special focus on maritime defence, on Monday, the 23rd of September, reports Estonian media ERR.. The two countries are aiming to establish plans that would allow the Allies to close the Gulf of Finland to Russian ships in the ...
BNN ANALYSES | As 1 500 tractors roar in Vilnius, conundrum of …
Jan 25, 2024 · Linas Jegelevičius A fleet of over 1 500 tractors and logging trucks has been roaring and rattling in the centre of Vilnius since Tuesday, the 23rd of January, and the strike of the country’s farmers was likely to extend beyond Friday. An alternative rally comprising a couple dozen environmentalists, who insist that the satisfaction of […]