Jan 30, 2025 · The Belarusian people are oppressed and remain disaffected with the Lukashenko regime - expert. RIGA - The Belarusian people are oppressed and remain disaffected with the regime of dictator Alexander Lukashenko, Beate Livdanska, researcher at the Latvian Institute of International Affairs (LAI) and guest lecturer at Riga Stradins University, told LETA.

Rail Baltica is seen as crucial for military mobility by the Baltic residents. A recent Baltic survey reveals that a significant number of residents recognize the importance of the Rail Baltica project for enhancing military mobility and national security in the region. 60% of respondents in Latvia, 52% in Estonia, and 72% in Lithuania believe that military mobility is the ...

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Jan 3, 2025 · RIGA - When thinking about the security of the Baltic Sea region, the issue of a possible closure of the Baltic Sea should be "kept on the table", Latvian President Edgars Rinkevics said in an interview with TV3 on Friday. Asked how to improve the security of critical infrastructure in the Baltic ...

Jan 30, 2025 · International School of Tallinn opens doors in newly completed Education Quarter in Ülemiste City. 2025-01-30; Wednesday saw the opening of a school and community building in the newly completed Educational Quarter in the Ülemiste City business campus, which will be home to International School of Tallinn – the largest private school of its kind in Estonia.

Jan 7, 2025 · In February 2025, the energy systems of the Baltic States will disconnect from Russia's energy system and join the energy system of continental Europe, which is three times bigger than Russia's energy system in terms of power generated. This is the largest energy independence and, at the same time ...

6 days ago · A recent Baltic survey reveals that a significant number of residents recognize the importance of the Rail Baltica project for enhancing military mobility and national security in the region. 60% of respondents in Latvia, 52% in Estonia, and 72% in Lithuania believe that military mobility is the most important reason for the construction of this high-speed mainline connecting the three Baltic ...

Oct 31, 2024 · VILNIUS – A symbolic clock in Vilnius began on Thursday counting down the last 100 days until the Baltic power grids' exit from the joint electricity system agreement with Russia and Belarus (BRELL) and synchronization with the continental European network next February.

6 days ago · VILNIUS – Lithuanian leaders have expressed their condolences to the victims and families affected by Wednesday's plane crash in Washington, D.C. "Terrible news from Washington. My thoughts and prayers are with the victims of the crash and their families. Lithuania stands with the United States in ...

Jan 6, 2025 · RIGA - The State Police has opened a criminal process and ordered expert examinations in connection with the death of former Latvian national team basketball player Janis Timma, the State Police told LETA. The criminal process has been initiated on the basis of a submission received by the police ...