Europe - Baltic
U.S. judge accepts Danske Bank guilty plea in $2 bln pact to end Estonia probe
A U.S. judge on Thursday accepted Danske Bank's guilty plea to a bank fraud conspiracy charge and agreement to pay more than…
Photo Story: Christmas decorations in Riga
People look at Christmas decorations in Riga, Latvia. Via EPA-EFE/TOMS KALNINS
Municipalities in Estonia to decide on electric scooter speed limits
The Ministry of Economy has finalized amendments to the Road Traffic Act, which, among other things, will give municipalities the right to…
Photo Story: Christmas tree made of solar panels in Trakai, Lithuania
A Christmas tree made of solar panels is erected in Trakai, Lithuania. The Christmas tree from solar panels generates energy and illuminates…
Estonia military expert warns no cause of optimism Russia about to run out of conventional munitions
Winter in Ukraine will see mutual barrages on enemy positions and continued Russian attacks on Ukraine's infrastructure. Russia may have lost the…
Two Estonian citizens arrested in $575 million cryptocurrency fraud, money laundering scheme
Two Estonian citizens were arrested in Tallinn, Estonia, on an 18-count indictment for their alleged involvement in a $575 million cryptocurrency fraud…
Lithuania calls for more air defences along NATO’s eastern border
VILNIUS, Nov 16 (Reuters) - NATO should swiftly deploy more air defences on the Polish-Ukrainian border and the rest of the alliance's…
EU needs to work on a tribunal to hold Russia accountable – Latvia PM
BRUSSELS, Oct 21 (Reuters) - The European Union must remain united in its support for Ukraine and should start working on holding…
Latvian PM calls on EU to end all tourist visas for Russians
Latvia’s prime minister, Krisjanis Karins, has called on EU leaders to stop all tourist visas for Russians, reigniting the debate about further…
UPDATED: Latvia to remain Russia’s critic as prime minister wins election
RIGA, Oct 2 (Reuters) - The centre-right New Unity party of Latvian Prime Minister Krisjanis Karins won Saturday's election, according to provisional…
Latvian PM’s New Unity party ahead in vote, exit poll shows
RIGA (Reuters) - The centre-right New Unity party of Latvian prime minister Krisjanis Karins appeared set to win Saturday's national election, a…
As Latvia goes to polls, ethnic Russian population fears losing identity
RIGA (Reuters) - Latvia's parliamentary election on Saturday could widen a growing rift between the country's Latvian majority and its Russian-speaking minority…