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Good time to be an office tenant in the summer of 2026

The commercial real estate market continued its gradual stabilization during the first half of 2026. However, in the office segment, the balance of power has clearly shifted in favour of [..]

BirdyChat introduces API and MCP support, expanding its capabilities for teams, developers and AI assistants

Following the launch of the BirdyChat application and its recent investment round, the company continues to develop the platform by introducing new solutions that connect it with external workplace tools [..]

NORDSPACE secures EUR 1.2 million financing from Signet Bank for the development of smart storage facilities in Riga

SIA Nordspace-Jurkalnes has secured EUR 1.2 million in financing from Signet Bank to implement the second phase of the smart storage complex development at Jūrkalnes Street 62, Riga. As part [..]

“Nuclear option”: Lithuania mulls introducing border checks with Latvia

By Aistė Valiauskaitė, Aina Mizgirdė, LRT TV, LRT.lt. Lithuania’s incoming Interior Minister Martynas Katelynas has not ruled out temporarily reintroducing border controls with Latvia as the number of migrants arriving [..]

GetJet Airlines reports €165 million revenue and €13 million EBITDA, reinvests profits to strengthen resilience amid market volatility

GetJet Airlines delivered stable financial results in 2025. The company generated €165 million in revenue (2024: €164 million), while EBITDA increased by nearly 20%, from €10.9 million to €13 million. [..]

Survey: Latvia should develop its own offshore projects

Although public opinion in Latvia is divided on the development of wind energy, there is a prevailing view that the country should not fall behind the other Baltic states and [..]

Drug use raises alarm as Lithuania ranks among Europe’s worst-affected countries

By Evaldas Labanauskas, LRT.lt. The spread of illicit drugs across Europe is causing growing concern, according to the European Union Drugs Agency’s annual report published in late June, which warns [..]

Baltic Sea Region Hackathon 2026: Cross-border innovation for a safer future

How can free and secure societies endure in a world filled with crises and uncertainty? This is a question not only for global politics, but also for the students who [..]

Iceland assumes the CBSS Presidency with resilience at the centre of its agenda

Assuming the CBSS Presidency on 1 July 2026, Iceland will place resilience at the centre of its programme, with priorities ranging from hybrid threats and civil preparedness to child protection, [..]

Working two jobs at once? Lithuanian authorities warn of legal pitfalls

By Gabrielė Jankienė, LRT.lt. Moonlighting during working hours could land employees in trouble, Lithuania’s State Labour Inspectorate has warned, amid growing online chatter about combining two jobs to boost income. [..]

We teach people to use AI – but do we teach them to verify what it says?

By Mārtiņš Odobērs, Founder and CEO of Lexu AI. Two years ago, my team and I set out to solve a very specific problem in Latvia’s legal sector: how to [..]

Microsoft stock performance today: MSFT stock slips sharper than broader market

Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) closed Wednesday’s session down 1.41% at $383.34 per share. That decline outpaced the broader market’s more modest pullback across major indexes. The S&P 500 slipped just 0.28% [..]

Saulkrasti Jazz 2026 programme features the Baltic drummers league, masterclasses and world-class jazz artists

Just one week from now, from 15 to 18 July, the 28th Saulkrasti Jazz Festival 2026 will take place in Saulkrasti, Latvia. This year’s festival places a special spotlight on [..]

Latvijas Banka issues three licences to two financial technology companies

The Supervision Committee of Latvijas Banka decided to issue a total of three licences to two companies. Nodu Digital SIA received a licence for the provision of crypto-asset services and [..]

Latvian artists to participate in contemporary art fair “ArtVilnius’26” in Vilnius

From October 1 to 4, the 17th international contemporary art fair “ArtVilnius’26” will take place in Vilnius, bringing together galleries and artists from more than 20 countries, including several Latvian [..]

Indie garden festival “La-Di-Da-Di” concludes with a performance by british band “caroline”

The first-ever indie garden festival “La-Di-Da-Di” came to a close with a breathtaking performance by British band “caroline” at the Green Theatre in Mežaparks. Over two days, visitors enjoyed a [..]

German minister “optimistic” on securing Tomahawk missiles from US

Ankara (dpa) – German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius says progress is being made at a NATO summit in Ankara on German efforts to purchase Tomahawk cruise missiles from the US. [..]

June in financial markets: a record quarter closes as Hawks Circle and Chips Slide

An opinion piece by Kārlis Martiņš Gulbis, Investment Analyst at Signet Bank. Following highly geopolitically volatile spring, a June 14 U.S.–Iran framework has seemingly reopened the Strait of Hormuz, dragging [..]

100-megawatt battery energy storage system begins operation in Estonia

On 7 July, the Hertz 2 battery energy storage system (BESS), with a capacity of 100 MW and a storage capacity of 200 MWh, was officially opened in Aruküla, Raasiku [..]

NATO’s new Airborne Warning and Control System is announced

During the NATO Summit Defence Industry Forum in Ankara on Tuesday (7 July 2026), 11 Allies announced the joint procurement of Saab GlobalEye aircraft as NATO’s new Airborne Warning and [..]

Olpha expands its OTC portfolio with the launch of a new pain relief medicine

Olpha, the leading pharmaceutical manufacturer in the Baltics, has expanded it’s over the counter (OTC) product portfolio with the launch of a new medicine for the short-term relief of pain. [..]

Housing prices in Riga are rising twice as fast as rents – yet buyers still prefer to own

Over the past year, average apartment rents in Riga have increased by only 5–6%, while residential property sale prices have risen at roughly twice that pace. Today, only around one [..]

Inbank and Eurobank establish a joint venture in Greece

Inbank is expanding into the Greek market by establishing a joint venture with one of Greece’s leading banks, Eurobank. The joint venture will be owned equally by Inbank and Eurobank. [..]

First day of the “La-Di-Da-Di” Indie Garden Festival comes to a close

The first day of the La-Di-Da-Di Garden Festival took place at the Green Theatre in Mežaparks, bringing together fans of indie and alternative pop music in a warm, relaxed atmosphere [..]

Lithuanian lawmakers look to better discipline electric scooter riders

By Kristina Karlonė, LRT TV, LRT.lt. Lithuania’s parliament is considering granting municipal public order officers the authority to stop and fine riders of electric scooters and electric bicycles in a [..]

Overhaul that took 13 years: EU approves updated air passenger rights

By Evaldas Labanauskas, LRT.lt. The European Parliament on Tuesday gave final approval to a sweeping overhaul of European Union air passenger rights, introducing stronger consumer protections while limiting some airline [..]

Baurum to develop the “Constanta” project with approximately 90 apartments in a historic building in central Riga

Latvian real estate developer Baurum has opened reservations for residences in its “Constanta” project, located in the historic building at 5a Blaumaņa Street in the centre of Riga. Following an [..]

California governor Gavin Newsom’s approval rating splits voters as 2026 race heats up

Gavin Newsom’s approval ratings are telling two different stories depending on which poll a voter picks up this summer. The Public Policy Institute of California puts him at 50% approval [..]

Millions of businesses are at risk of losing to AI, and most don’t even know it

You open ChatGPT and type a simple question: “best running shoes.” Within seconds, the answer appears. Nike. Adidas. A few familiar global names. The recommendation feels neutral, almost objective. But [..]

Valve Service: safety valves – the last line of protection

Thousands of replaced and modernized valves, millions in cost savings, and uninterrupted production – this is the briefest summary of the Valve Service division launched by ZETKAMA in 2024. Continuous [..]

On the occasion of the US 250th anniversary, VMU celebrates the idea of freedom and academic partnership

On the 4th of July, the United States of America marks its historic 250th anniversary of Independence. This date is not only a major milestone in world history but also [..]

Domantas Sabonis injury update: Kings star set to enter camp healthy after season-ending knee surgery

Sacramento Kings center Domantas Sabonis is on track to open training camp for the 2026-27 season healthy, following a torn meniscus in his left knee that ended his 2025-26 campaign [..]

Latvia and Estonia sign memorandum on supply security; bilateral business forum opens in Tallinn

As part of the State Visit of the President of Latvia, Edgars Rinkēvičs, to Estonia, the Latvia–Estonia Business Forum “Stronger Together” was officially opened today, 2 July, at the National [..]

Lithuania’s Trakai imperilled by overtourism and overdevelopment

By Marija Žukovska, LRT.lt. One of Lithuania’s most treasured natural and cultural landscapes is facing mounting environmental pressure as rising tourism, lakeside development, illegal dumping and unauthorised tree cutting increasingly [..]

Scott Bessent on tariff rebates: checks remain unlikely as debt reduction takes priority

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent continues to pour cold water on the prospect of Americans receiving tariff-funded rebate checks anytime soon. His public statements over the past year show a consistent [..]

Air Canada flies from BER to Montréal

Berlin Brandenburg Airport has a new long-haul route. From today, Canada’s largest airline, Air Canada, is connecting the capital region with the city of Montréal. The new route strengthens the [..]

Netherlands becomes first country to invest in a software-first defence strategy through a partnership with Intelic worth more than 30 million euro

Amsterdam, Netherlands – July 3, 2026 – The Dutch Ministry of Defence has signed a strategic partnership worth tens of millions of euros with Dutch defence technology company Intelic to [..]

Saulvedis Vārpiņš: Artificial intelligence is becoming part of lawyers’ everyday work

The Latvian Council of Sworn Advocates (LCSA) and the AI-powered legal research platform Lexu AI have signed a cooperation agreement to promote the safe and professional use of artificial intelligence [..]

Masterform expands its presence in the medical technology market

Polish precision engineering company Masterform is expanding its production of high-precision components used in vacuum pumps, infusion pumps, and other medical devices. In addition to serving the domestic market, the [..]

Amid Russia warnings, Baltics brace for ‘hybrid’ rather than conventional threats

By Milda Vilikanskytė, Evaldas Labanauskas, LRT TV, LRT.lt. Russia is more likely to resort to hybrid provocations than launch a conventional military attack against NATO’s eastern flank, Lithuania’s ambassador to [..]

World-class architectural masterpiece in Jūrmala: Villa Guna by Meinhard von Gerkan

Located on Bulduru Prospekts in the prestigious seaside resort of Jūrmala, Villa Guna represents one of the highest achievements of contemporary residential architecture in Latvia. Designed by Meinhard von Gerkan, [..]

Latvian coffee brand Rocket Bean Café ranked among Europe’s best

Latvian coffee roaster and specialty coffee brand Rocket Bean has been included in The World’s 100 Best Coffee Shops – Europe 2026, an international ranking that recognizes the best cafés [..]

LMT and “Latvijas dzelzceļš” demonstrate private 5G network technologies in railway infrastructure management for the first time in the Baltic region

SJSC “Latvijas dzelzceļš” will be the first railway company in the Baltics to use a private 5G network technology provided by the LMT Group. The network is operating in test [..]

New defence and security company LAT Defence established in Latvia

LAT Defence, a newly established Latvian defence and security company, has launched with €2 million in initial funding. The company aims to strengthen security and defence capabilities across Latvia and [..]

Why algorithms can become allies of democracy

By Roberts Ernests Levics, Founder of Spotwise. Public trust is no longer something governments or institutions receive automatically. It must be earned—not through slogans, polished press conferences or assurances that [..]

Latvian business delegation travels to Estonia to strengthen bilateral economic cooperation in strategic industries

As part of the State Visit of the President of Latvia to Estonia, the Latvia–Estonia Business Forum will take place in Tallinn on 2 July, bringing together representatives of public [..]

World’s best sidecar and quad riders set for Madona in one month

In just one month’s time – 25–26 July – the Smeceres Sils motocross track in Madona, Latvia, will welcome the world’s best sidecar motocross and quad riders. Following the successful [..]

European brand TATUUM continues Baltic expansion with the opening of its first store in Lithuania

European affordable premium fashion brand TATUUM continues its expansion across the Baltic region by opening its first store in Lithuania. The new store opened its doors on Saturday, June 27, [..]

Dutch-German corps take over command of Estonian, Latvian NATO forces

A formal ceremony was held on Tuesday in the twin city of Valga–Valka, where the 1st German–Dutch Corps (1GNC) officially took over the tactical command of the Estonian and Latvian [..]

Riga offers the most affordable housing in the Baltics: a smart opportunity for property investors?

Riga continues to enjoy a significant pricing advantage in the Baltic residential property market. The average price per square metre in new developments in the city centre is around half [..]

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