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Baltic countries agree to work on joint energy center project. 2024-11-01. LETA/TBT Staff. RIGA - The Baltic States have agreed to work on a joint energy center project, the Ministry of Climate and Energy (KEM) informed LETA. Lithuanian Energy Minister Dainius Kreivys, Latvian Climate and Energy Minister Kaspars Melnis (Greens/Farmers) and ...
Latvia - the latest news - The Baltic Times
3 days ago · Riga Security Forum 2024 podcast series – Episode #1. 2024-11-01. LIIA. First episode will examine the UN's relevance in today’s world, the urgent need for institutional reforms, and how the organization can build resilience against emerging threats like climate change and cyber security. The discussion will also spotlight Latvia’s ...
Estonia - the latest news - The Baltic Times
Rail Baltic Estonia has launched a €57 million construction tender for the Ülemiste Linda International Passenger Terminal. Designed by the globally renowned architecture firm Zaha Hadid Architects, the terminal will be one of the most modern and environmentally sustainable transport hu... From October 29 to 31, 2024, the international ...
Lithuania - the latest news - The Baltic Times
EU tariffs on Chinese EVs will slow price drops – experts. 2024-11-04. BNS/TBT Staff. VILNIUS – As the European Union increase tariffs on Chinese-made electric cars, Lithuanian experts and business representatives say this will slow the drop in the prices of such vehicles in Lithuania and Europe. The higher tariffs will slow down the ma...
A Basic Primer on the Baltic States for Those Who Are Curious
Jan 16, 2024 · A Basic Primer on the Baltic States for Those Who Are Curious. The Baltic Sea – lots of countries have at least part of their borders on it – Finland, Poland, Norway, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, and even small pieces of Russia and Germany. But over time, the Baltic countries that are recognized as a geopolitical group are Estonia, Latvia ...
EU - the latest news - The Baltic Times
BRUSSELS - Fifteen EU states are calling for "new ways" to handle irregular migrants, including sending some to third countries, in a demand made as the bloc plots out how to implement a recently adopted overhaul of its asylum rules. Austria, Bulgaria, Cyprus, the Cze... RIGA - The European Union (EU) must support Ukraine for as long as ...
Lithuanian police receive 750 reports of bomb threats to schools ...
2023-10-13. BNS/TBT Staff. VILNIUS – Police on Friday have already received 750 reports of bomb threats to schools and kindergartens across Lithuania and reports continue coming in, Police Commissioner General Renatas Pozela said. "I am asking everyone not to panic, because it seems that the primary goal of these instigators is to create ...
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Analysis - Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania - The Baltic Times
The landscape of European tech is shifting, and Baltic companies are at the forefront of this transformation. While Tallinn, Riga, and Vilnius have long been celebrated as the Baltic Silicon Valley, a new pattern is emerging as the region’s tech …
Lithuania, China in talks to normalize diplomatic relations – minister
2023-11-10. BNS/TBT Staff. VILNIUS - Lithuanian and Chinese officials are talking about the possible normalization of diplomatic relations, Lithuanian Foreign Minister Gabrielius Landsbergis says. "I would not like to speak about the scope right now, but talks are definitely taking place. And even right now," Lithuania's top diplomat told ...