- March 8, 2026
By Edgaras Savickas, LRT.lt. Companies registered in Lithuania have been used to help bypass international sanctions and gain access to Western technologies, according to the latest national security threat assessment [..]
The departure airport for repatriation flights operated by Latvian national airline airBaltic, scheduled for Friday with departure times from Dubai at 17:50 and 18:50 Dubai time, has been changed from [..]
The eight countries bordering the Baltic Sea, Norway and Iceland are drawing up joint response plans to major crises, military threats, and possible evacuations as lessons continue to be learnt [..]
By Vadzim Smatrayeu, VP Fintech Services at IBA Group. For decades, card acquiring was inseparably linked to specialized hardware. Accepting card payments meant purchasing certified POS terminals and managing logistics, [..]
The Special Investigation Service of the Republic of Lithuania (STT), together with the Estonian Internal Security Service (KAPO), the Estonian Police and Border Guard Board (PBGB), the Corruption Prevention and [..]
Bauwise, a construction cost management software developer, introduces Construction Tender Management, a new capability designed to address the gap between procurement and commercial control. The solution aligns estimates, bids, and [..]
Estonia has summoned Russia’s chargé d’affaires after a Russian icebreaker entered its territorial waters without notice, urging compliance with maritime rules. The Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs today summoned the [..]
Affordable premium European fashion brand “TATUUM” has officially entered the Baltic market this year, opening its first store in Riga. The new store opened its doors to customers on Saturday, [..]
€500,000 was pledged in under 60 seconds in Latvia on February 24th, the 4-year anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, to accelerate the delivery of frontline evacuation systems for [..]
Indexo Real Estate Fund, managed by alternative investment fund manager Provendi Asset Management, has demonstrated rapid and consistent growth since the start of operations, and has almost quadrupled the volume [..]
Dainis Gašpuitis, Economist at SEB Banka Latvia, has shared brief reflections on LinkedIn regarding the current situation in the Middle East and its potential implications for the global economy, financial [..]
U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social that Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, had been killed in a coordinated U.S.–Israeli military operation targeting Iranian leadership and strategic sites. In [..]
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has recommended any Estonian citizens currently in Israel leave the country, following the joint US-Israeli strikes on Iran which began Saturday morning. “We recommend that [..]
Latvia’s household waste management system is already facing serious challenges. Although sorting infrastructure has improved in recent years and part of the society is actively sorting waste, 118 thousand tonnes [..]
February 25th, 2026. Who do these kids think they are, dropping out of college, vibecoding, and starting tech companies before they’re 25? Apparently, they think they’re the next unicorns, and [..]
The European Commissioner for Startups, Research and Innovation, Ekaterina Zaharieva, will attend the Baltic Startup Policy Forum in Riga, hosted by the Latvian Startup Association Startin.LV and held during TechChill [..]
By Jurga Bakaitė, LRT.lt. Allegations have surfaced in Lithuania that critics of the political party Nemunas Dawn are being blocked on Facebook after sharing posts critical of the party, prompting [..]
A new player in the affordable luxury, or “affordable premium,” segment is entering the fashion market in Latvia. Polish clothing brand “TATUUM” will open its first store on 28 February [..]
By Žygintas Abromaitis, LRT TV, LRT.lt. Business leaders and investors say the previous government’s efforts to reduce bureaucracy have fallen short, while concerns persist that foreign investors enjoy more favourable [..]
The newly appointed United States Ambassador to Latvia, Melissa Argyros, has officially begun her service, emphasizing the shared values and strategic priorities that define the partnership between the two countries. [..]
By Modesta Gaučaitė-Znutienė, LRT.lt. Although freezing temperatures continue across Lithuania, authorities are urging residents in some areas to prepare for possible flooding if a thaw causes the Neris River to [..]
Latvia has received a landmark international assessment confirming the country’s effectiveness in combating money laundering, terrorism and proliferation financing, further strengthening its reputation as a secure, transparent and innovation-driven country. [..]
FREETOUR.com, the world’s leading platform for free walking tours, announced the winners of its 10th annual FREETOUR.com Awards 2026, celebrating the top free tours worldwide. Riga tour company Free Tours [..]
SIA ACA Timber, an international timber trading and logistics company backed by Latvian, Swedish and German investors, expresses serious concern regarding the potential termination of long-term logging agreements (LLA) with [..]
Latvia’s optical retail sector has significant potential for technology adoption – globally, digital and artificial intelligence solutions are increasingly used in vision diagnostics, while their integration in the local market [..]
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