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Major German trial opens against five in VW diesel affair

Braunschweig, Germany (dpa) – More than 10 years after the Volkswagen diesel scandal came to light, the third major fraud trial against five defendants began at the Regional Court of [..]

Lithuanian emigration shifts: fewer heading to UK, more eyeing tax havens

By Edgaras Savickas, LRT.lt. The number of Lithuanians emigrating to the United Kingdom, Norway and Germany has fallen in recent years, according to data from Lithuania’s State Tax Inspectorate (VMI). [..]

Apple Maps teams coming to Estonia this summer

Apple is rolling out vehicles and backpack-wearing teams across Estonia this summer to improve accuracy and capture street-level imagery for its Maps service. Apple said its crews will capture road [..]

Fewer rounds, bigger bets: what Q1 2026 reveals about where European tech capital is concentrating

It was only last year when European tech investment meant cautiously recovering from the past. Capital held up, but deal volume fell to one of the lowest levels in a [..]

Vilnius invites tourists to camp in the city center

Vilnius is challenging urban tourism traditions by offering an unusual opportunity: camping in the heart of the capital. For travelers seeking affordable adventure, a unique alternative is available this summer [..]

Baurum acquires one of the largest historic properties in central Riga

Real estate developer and asset manager Baurum has acquired a historic building at 5a Blaumaņa Street in Riga. The transaction ranks among the most significant deals of its kind in [..]

Estonia congratulates Hungary’s opposition on “historic” win

Estonia’s prime minister and foreign minister said Hungarian voters have chosen “change, democracy, and a stronger place in Europe” after the opposition Tisza party unseated Prime Minister Viktor Orban from [..]

Germany says transit through Strait of Hormuz must remain toll-free

Berlin (dpa) – The German government has called for transit through the Strait of Hormuz to remain toll-free, after Tehran agreed to temporarily reopen the key waterway as part of [..]

Submission period for Adwards 2026 extended to April 15

The submission period for the advertising, design, and other creative industries competition Adwards 2026 is rapidly approaching its close. The Latvian Art Directors’ Club (LADC) invites creative professionals and teams [..]

LaBocca expands to Telliskivi: homegrown restaurant brand grows into a chain

LaBocca is opening a new restaurant in the Telliskivi TLN business district, marking a significant milestone for the company. Having developed into a successful concept with its first restaurant in [..]

Estonian aviation expert: Stake in airBaltic not sensible for the country

Aviation expert Sven Kukemelk does not consider it reasonable for Estonia to contribute to ensuring the continued operation of Latvia’s airBaltic, as proposed by the Latvian prime minister. Latvian Prime [..]

Memorandum signed to promote investment in Latvia’s transport and logistics sector

On April 1, 2026, a memorandum of intent was signed at the Ministry of Economics to promote long-term investment in Latvia’s transport and logistics sector. The memorandum was signed by [..]

LMT Group’s traffic monitoring solution drives 66% reduction in red-light violations in Riga

New data from LMT Group’s traffic monitoring solution in Riga shows that red-light violations in Latvia’s capital have dropped by 66% over the last six months since setting up the [..]

Writer Vaiva Rykštaitė: there is no such thing as useless education, only a failure to listen to oneself

“I consider the academic environment to be one of the key factors in shaping a strong personality, because a person with a higher education – provided they actually studied and [..]

Latvia to receive EIB guidance on unlocking stronger tech innovation

The European Investment Bank (EIB) will advise Latvia on accelerating the development of high-growth business sectors. Through this new cooperation with the Ministry of Economics and the Investment and Development [..]

GetJet secures $31M financing from volofin to expand fleet and asset management operations

GetJet has secured $31 million in external financing from London-based volofin Capital Management Ltd. The capital injection accelerates the GetJet Group Growth Strategy 2026, focused on fleet expansion and the [..]

Three international mobilities in a year and a half: a VMU political science student’s experiences in Italy and Canada

“It’s definitely worth going abroad – the people you meet and the experiences that broaden your horizons alone make it worthwhile,” says Mantas Bonda, a third-year student at the Faculty [..]

Questions remain over plan to have warning signs for mobile speed traps

Even though the government backs and recently approved placing warning signs before mobile speed traps, Interior Minister Igor Taro said several questionable aspects remain. A few years ago, warning signs [..]

US tariffs raise fears for European pharmaceutical sites

Berlin (dpa) – Pharmaceutical manufacturers in Germany and Switzerland view the latest US tariffs on pharmaceutical products as a threat to their European production sites, representatives said on Friday. “In [..]

Minister of Economics: In a predictable business environment, digital assets can significantly drive innovation

Blockchain technologies and digital assets can become a major driver of innovation within a secure, transparent, and predictable business environment, and it is crucial for Latvia to capitalize on this. [..]

Experts: Lower consumption and Estlink 2 will keep electricity prices down

Experts say electricity prices may remain lower in the coming months as the undersea Estlink 2 cable is operating again and the start of a lower-consumption season. The Middle East [..]

Commission takes preparatory steps on financial support for Ukraine and boosting drone production

The European Commission took preparatory steps for the implementation of the €90 billion Ukraine Support Loan, aimed at securing necessary budgetary support and accelerating urgent defence procurement for Ukraine in [..]

Who will lead Sweden towards technology leadership? The call for proposals to establish clusters of excellence is now open

Vinnova and the Swedish Research Council take the next step in the record-breaking investment in clusters of excellence for groundbreaking technology – powerful environments built on the border between excellent [..]

Germany sees third consecutive diesel price record after rule change

Berlin (dpa) – Germany has recorded a third consecutive day of record diesel prices after the government introduced a new measure earlier this week, the country’s ADAC automobile association said [..]

Prime Minister Orpo: Finland’s security situation stable despite drone incident

Over the past few weeks, Ukraine has carried out massive drone strikes on Russian oil facilities in the Gulf of Finland. On 29 March 2026, two drones strayed into the [..]

Lithuania’s Ignitis looking to build wind farm in Pärnu County

Lithuanian energy company Ignitis wants to build a wind farm with up to 11 turbines near close to the summer capital Pärnu, but the city government is not behind the [..]

The world celebrates the resurrection of Christ

Christians around the world today celebrate one of the most important events of their faith – Easter, which marks the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. This event stands [..]

Can Trump take the US out of NATO – explainer

BY Austė Sargytė, LRT.lt. After years of attacking NATO’s effectiveness, assailing its members for failing to spend enough on their own defence, and, most recently, raging at their refusal to [..]

Poland’s blunt message on Iran war: energy, power and Europe’s hidden vulnerability

Poland is no longer treating the war involving Iran as a distant geopolitical conflict. The tone coming from Warsaw—across official X statements, government messaging, and Polish media—has become sharper, more [..]

Bank of Estonia recommends keeping cash reserve at home

The Bank of Estonia recommends that people keep a supply of cash while also preparing for the introduction of the digital euro. Although most everyday payments in Estonia are already [..]

The payments system behind your dinner tab is ready for an upgrade

Written by Angelena Bradfield, the Head of Policy at the Financial Technology Association, USA. It all appears seamless — paying for your Uber to the restaurant, splitting the check via [..]

Svencelė, Lithuania’s modern Venice where maps can’t keep up with development

On the eastern shores of the Curonian Lagoon, a once-forgotten village is quietly reshaping how Lithuania relates to water. Based on a press release by Do Architects. Over the past [..]

Voters from all political parties support 2nd president term for Karis

Three-quarters or more of voters of all parliamentary parties, except EKRE, support Alar Karis serving a second term as president, a new survey shows. The presidential elections will be held [..]

Between gratitude and distance: living among strangers

BY Dr. Dainius Genys, a member of The Migration and Intercultural Diasporic Life Laboratory, a research platform within the VMU Lithuanian Emigration Institute, Dmytro Mamaiev, a PhD Candidate in the [..]

German petrol prices surge again despite new government restrictions

By Carsten Hoefer, Christof Rührmair and Sascha Meyer, dpa. Berlin (dpa) – German fuel prices rose again at midday on Thursday, one day after a rule came into force limiting [..]

Delfi acquires a Tet subsidiary – one of the largest training centres in the Baltics

Latvia’s leading digital media company Delfi has signed an agreement to acquire Baltijas Datoru Akadēmija (BDA), a training centre and subsidiary of Tet. BDA is one of the largest professional [..]

Portugal takes over NATO’s Baltic Air Policing Mission in Estonia

The Portuguese Air Force took control of NATO’s rotating Baltic Air Policing Mission at Ämari Air Base on Monday during a handover ceremony with the Italian Air Force. The Portuguese [..]

Nine in 10 German industrial firms expect Iran war to hit business

Munich (dpa) – Nine in 10 German manufacturing companies expect the war in Iran to impact their business, a leading economic institute found. The Munich-based ifo Institute said only 9% [..]

State-sponsored discos? Lithuania eyes ways to get people to have more children

By Enrika Gecaitė, LRT.lt. Birth rates in Lithuania are falling year on year, with the government warning of a demographic crisis. Now, it’s putting forward proposals to encourage people to [..]

Peak morning, evening electricity prices surge to over €800

Experts deny Sweden has carried out its threat to restrict electricity exports after morning and evening electricity price spikes surged to over €800 per megawatt-hour in recent days. However, no [..]

The withdrawal of pension funds in Lithuania is unlikely to make meaningful impact on the Baltic stock market

By Valters Smiltāns, Signet Bank investment analyst. In 2025, the Lithuanian parliament reformed the country’s second-pillar pension system, which came into effect in 2026. The reform significantly increases the flexibility [..]

Hiring failures in 2026 are often process failures, not talent shortages, experts say

Companies are losing strong candidates not only due to talent shortages, but increasingly because their hiring processes fail to meet market expectations. This was the key conclusion from an expert [..]

The New York Latvian house – property, symbol, or a test of diaspora unity?

By journalist Inga Karlinska. The potential sale of the New York Latvian House has, in recent months, become one of the most sensitive issues within the Latvian diaspora in the [..]

Poll: Nearly two-thirds of people in Estonia at least “considering” leaving country

Nearly two thirds of respondents to a Maaleht survey said they were either thinking about moving away, were considering doing so, or would do so if things got any worse. [..]

Trump criticizes Merz over Germany’s stance on Iran war

By Anna Ringle and Michael Fischer, dpa. Washington (dpa) – US President Donald Trump on Friday criticized German Chancellor Friedrich Merz for the lack of help in securing shipping through [..]

Startups awarded over 600,000 EUR in prizes at TechChill Riga Founders Battle

TechChill has come to a close, awarding startups over 600,000 EUR in prizes after the conclusion of the Founders Battle. The main prize winner was Deep Space Energy, who received [..]

Drones stalk Baltic skies

By Benas Gerdžiūnas, LRT.lt. A drone entered Lithuania in the early hours before crashing and exploding in a lake near the border with Belarus. First, many were quick to point [..]

Soloist Iveta Kalkauskaitė: a small stage does not mean limited opportunities

“Today, when everyday life moves at such a fast pace and there’s so much information out there, theatre is a place where you can pause, be with yourself, and experience [..]

Supermarkets launch campaign to pressure government into lowering food VAT

The Estonian Retailers Association and retail chains have launched a campaign aimed at pressuring the state to lower value-added tax on essential food items. Nele Peil, CEO of the Estonian [..]

“You are digital, fast, and efficient,” Commissioner Zaharieva tells Baltic audience during landmark visit to the region

On March 26, 2026, the Baltic startup ecosystem took center stage as the Baltic Startup Policy Forum convened in Riga. The event was held as a high-level side event of [..]

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Memorandum signed to promote investment in Latvia’s transport and logistics sector

Sven Kukemelk talking to 'Terevisioon.' Source: ERR

Estonian aviation expert: Stake in airBaltic not sensible for the country

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Writer Vaiva Rykštaitė: there is no such thing as useless education, only a failure to listen to oneself

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Lithuanian emigration shifts: fewer heading to UK, more eyeing tax havens

27 March 2026, Hesse, Frankfurt/Main: Germany's Chancellor Friedrich Merz speaks at the "FAZ" Congress. Photo: Hannes P. Albert/dpa

Germany says transit through Strait of Hormuz must remain toll-free

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LMT Group’s traffic monitoring solution drives 66% reduction in red-light violations in Riga

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Vilnius invites tourists to camp in the city center

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Estonia congratulates Hungary’s opposition on “historic” win

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LaBocca expands to Telliskivi: homegrown restaurant brand grows into a chain

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Baurum acquires one of the largest historic properties in central Riga

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