<?xml version='1.0' encoding='utf-8'?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>The Baltic Times</title><link>http://www.baltictimes.com</link><description>Daily news from Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania. The online edition of The Baltic Times newspaper</description><language>en-us</language><item><title><![CDATA[ Tsahkna Seeking New Opportunities for Estonian Companies in Vietnam ]]> - The Baltic Times</title><description><![CDATA[ TALLINN - Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna is visiting Vietnam this week with an Estonian business delegation to strengthen economic cooperation ...... ]]></description><link>http://www.baltictimes.com/tsahkna_seeking_new_opportunities_for_estonian_companies_in_vietnam/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.baltictimes.com/tsahkna_seeking_new_opportunities_for_estonian_companies_in_vietnam/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Bialiatski says no deal possible with Lukashenko on ending repression ]]> - The Baltic Times</title><description><![CDATA[ VILNIUS - Belarusian human rights activist and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Ales Bialiatski, recently released from prison, said it is impossible ...... ]]></description><link>http://www.baltictimes.com/bialiatski_says_no_deal_possible_with_lukashenko_on_ending_repression/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.baltictimes.com/bialiatski_says_no_deal_possible_with_lukashenko_on_ending_repression/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Lithuanian president opposes suspending EU-Israel agreement ]]> - The Baltic Times</title><description><![CDATA[ VILNIUS - Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda said suspending the European Union’s association agreement with Israel is not the best way ...... ]]></description><link>http://www.baltictimes.com/lithuanian_president_opposes_suspending_eu-israel_agreement/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.baltictimes.com/lithuanian_president_opposes_suspending_eu-israel_agreement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ BGS expands cooperation with LOT across Central and Eastern Europe ]]> - The Baltic Times</title><description><![CDATA[ Baltic Ground Services (BGS), an international provider of ground handling and aircraft fueling services, has extended its cooperation with LOT ...... ]]></description><link>http://www.baltictimes.com/bgs_expands_cooperation_with_lot_across_central_and_eastern_europe/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.baltictimes.com/bgs_expands_cooperation_with_lot_across_central_and_eastern_europe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Nauseda says EU proposals will help ease fuel crisis ]]> - The Baltic Times</title><description><![CDATA[ VILNIUS - Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda said proposals presented by the European Commission would help mitigate the fuel crisis....... ]]></description><link>http://www.baltictimes.com/nauseda_says_eu_proposals_will_help_ease_fuel_crisis/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.baltictimes.com/nauseda_says_eu_proposals_will_help_ease_fuel_crisis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Lithuanian president warns EU defence union cannot substitute NATO ]]> - The Baltic Times</title><description><![CDATA[ VILNIUS - Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda warned that a proposed new European defence treaty must not become a substitute for NATO, followi...... ]]></description><link>http://www.baltictimes.com/lithuanian_president_warns_eu_defence_union_cannot_substitute_nato/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.baltictimes.com/lithuanian_president_warns_eu_defence_union_cannot_substitute_nato/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Tallinn and Haapsalu: Western Estonia railway requires a state funding decision ]]> - The Baltic Times</title><description><![CDATA[ TALLINN - On Wednesday in Haapsalu, the mayors of Tallinn and Haapsalu signed a declaration of intent, expressing their joint commitment to supp...... ]]></description><link>http://www.baltictimes.com/tallinn_and_haapsalu__western_estonia_railway_requires_a_state_funding_decision/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.baltictimes.com/tallinn_and_haapsalu__western_estonia_railway_requires_a_state_funding_decision/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Nauseda says EU budget lacks focus on eastern flank ]]> - The Baltic Times</title><description><![CDATA[ VILNIUS - Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda said the European Union’s 2028-2034 budget will address defence and security priorities for...... ]]></description><link>http://www.baltictimes.com/nauseda_says_eu_budget_lacks_focus_on_eastern_flank/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.baltictimes.com/nauseda_says_eu_budget_lacks_focus_on_eastern_flank/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Undersecretary Ratnik: Estonia sees Ukraine as a strategic market of the future ]]> - The Baltic Times</title><description><![CDATA[ TALLINN - Undersecretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Mariin Ratnik participated in the EU-Ukraine business summit in Brussels, emphasizin...... ]]></description><link>http://www.baltictimes.com/undersecretary_ratnik__estonia_sees_ukraine_as_a_strategic_market_of_the_future/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.baltictimes.com/undersecretary_ratnik__estonia_sees_ukraine_as_a_strategic_market_of_the_future/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Tsahkna: Agreement reached on allocating €90 billion to Ukraine ]]> - The Baltic Times</title><description><![CDATA[ TALLINN - According to Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna, the agreement reached in the European Union on Thursday to allocate a €90 billion l...... ]]></description><link>http://www.baltictimes.com/tsahkna__agreement_reached_on_allocating__90_billion_to_ukraine/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.baltictimes.com/tsahkna__agreement_reached_on_allocating__90_billion_to_ukraine/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ The European Union adopts new package of sanctions against Russia ]]> - The Baltic Times</title><description><![CDATA[ TALLINN - The European Union on Thursday approved its 20th package of sanctions aimed at reducing Russia&#39;s revenues and curbing its ability ...... ]]></description><link>http://www.baltictimes.com/the_european_union_adopts_new_package_of_sanctions_against_russia/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.baltictimes.com/the_european_union_adopts_new_package_of_sanctions_against_russia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Lithuanian industrialists seek state support amid energy concerns ]]> - The Baltic Times</title><description><![CDATA[ VILNIUS - Lithuanian industrialists are calling for state support to build reserves and secure supply chains as Europe faces rising fuel prices ...... ]]></description><link>http://www.baltictimes.com/lithuanian_industrialists_seek_state_support_amid_energy_concerns/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.baltictimes.com/lithuanian_industrialists_seek_state_support_amid_energy_concerns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Lithuania’s FM says EU’s 20th Russia sanctions package too weak, late ]]> - The Baltic Times</title><description><![CDATA[ VILNIUS - Lithuanian Foreign Minister Kestutis Budrys said the European Union’s 20th package of sanctions against Russia was both belated ...... ]]></description><link>http://www.baltictimes.com/lithuania_s_fm_says_eu_s_20th_russia_sanctions_package_too_weak__late/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.baltictimes.com/lithuania_s_fm_says_eu_s_20th_russia_sanctions_package_too_weak__late/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Germany arrests Latvian, Ukrainian nationals on suspicion of acting as foreign agents ]]> - The Baltic Times</title><description><![CDATA[ MUNICH - German police said Thursday they have arrested two men suspected of acting as foreign agents following a routine traffic check, DPA rep...... ]]></description><link>http://www.baltictimes.com/germany_arrests_latvian__ukrainian_nationals_on_suspicion_of_acting_as_foreign_agents/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.baltictimes.com/germany_arrests_latvian__ukrainian_nationals_on_suspicion_of_acting_as_foreign_agents/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Splendid Palace cinema in Riga included in list of Treasures of European Film Culture ]]> - The Baltic Times</title><description><![CDATA[ RIGA - The European Film Academy has added ten new venues to the list of Treasures of European Film Culture, including Splendid Palace cinema in...... ]]></description><link>http://www.baltictimes.com/splendid_palace_cinema_in_riga_included_in_list_of_treasures_of_european_film_culture/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.baltictimes.com/splendid_palace_cinema_in_riga_included_in_list_of_treasures_of_european_film_culture/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Latvia and Poland have potential for joint project development in defense industry, digital solutions and smart energy - LIAA ]]> - The Baltic Times</title><description><![CDATA[ RIGA - Latvia and Poland have the potential to develop joint projects in the defense industry, digital solutions and smart energy, Ieva Jagere, ...... ]]></description><link>http://www.baltictimes.com/latvia_and_poland_have_potential_for_joint_project_development_in_defense_industry__digital_solutions_and_smart_energy_-_liaa/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.baltictimes.com/latvia_and_poland_have_potential_for_joint_project_development_in_defense_industry__digital_solutions_and_smart_energy_-_liaa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Silina highlights close ties between Latvia and Greece in EU and NATO ]]> - The Baltic Times</title><description><![CDATA[ RIGA - Latvia and Greece are close allies in the European Union (EU) and NATO, Latvian Prime Minister Evika Silina (New Unity) said at a meeting...... ]]></description><link>http://www.baltictimes.com/silina_highlights_close_ties_between_latvia_and_greece_in_eu_and_nato/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.baltictimes.com/silina_highlights_close_ties_between_latvia_and_greece_in_eu_and_nato/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ War in Middle East could increase illegal migration pressure on Latvia - minister ]]> - The Baltic Times</title><description><![CDATA[ RIGA - The war in the Middle East could potentially affect the pressure of illegal migration on Latvia, and there are risks of attempts by Pakis...... ]]></description><link>http://www.baltictimes.com/war_in_middle_east_could_increase_illegal_migration_pressure_on_latvia_-_minister/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.baltictimes.com/war_in_middle_east_could_increase_illegal_migration_pressure_on_latvia_-_minister/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Pressure on Russia must continue until end of aggression and settlement of reparations - Braze ]]> - The Baltic Times</title><description><![CDATA[ RIGA - Pressure on Russia, including by expanding sanctions, must continue until the end of the war of aggression and the settlement of reparati...... ]]></description><link>http://www.baltictimes.com/pressure_on_russia_must_continue_until_end_of_aggression_and_settlement_of_reparations_-_braze/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.baltictimes.com/pressure_on_russia_must_continue_until_end_of_aggression_and_settlement_of_reparations_-_braze/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Latvian and French MPs agree on protection of democracy as shared responsibility ]]> - The Baltic Times</title><description><![CDATA[ RIGA - Latvian and French parliamentarians, during a meeting at the Saeima on Thursday, agreed on the protection of democracy as a shared respon...... ]]></description><link>http://www.baltictimes.com/latvian_and_french_mps_agree_on_protection_of_democracy_as_shared_responsibility/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.baltictimes.com/latvian_and_french_mps_agree_on_protection_of_democracy_as_shared_responsibility/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Jacka: Civinity will aim for EUR 100 million in EBITDA over five years ]]> - The Baltic Times</title><description><![CDATA[ The building maintenance, property management and engineering solutions group Civinity has set a goal to increase its EBITDA (earnings before in...... ]]></description><link>http://www.baltictimes.com/jacka__civinity_will_aim_for_eur_100_million_in_ebitda_over_five_years/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.baltictimes.com/jacka__civinity_will_aim_for_eur_100_million_in_ebitda_over_five_years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Global expertise meets local insights: How to position investment portfolios amid market volatility ]]> - The Baltic Times</title><description><![CDATA[ Prolonged uncertainty in financial markets has become the new norm: geopolitical tensions, inflation and interest rate fluctuations forc...... ]]></description><link>http://www.baltictimes.com/global_expertise_meets_local_insights__how_to_position_investment_portfolios_amid_market_volatility/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.baltictimes.com/global_expertise_meets_local_insights__how_to_position_investment_portfolios_amid_market_volatility/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Green hydrogen at the Port of Klaipėda: construction completion certificate received ]]> - The Baltic Times</title><description><![CDATA[ The Port of Klaipėda has reached the final stage of its green hydrogen station project. A construction completion certificate for the site has b...... ]]></description><link>http://www.baltictimes.com/green_hydrogen_at_the_port_of_klaip_da__construction_completion_certificate_received/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.baltictimes.com/green_hydrogen_at_the_port_of_klaip_da__construction_completion_certificate_received/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Oat drink producer YOOK plans to issue bonds and list them on the stock exchange ]]> - The Baltic Times</title><description><![CDATA[ Yook OÜ, the parent company of YOOK Production AS — the first oat drink producer in the Baltic states — intends to carr...... ]]></description><link>http://www.baltictimes.com/oat_drink_producer_yook_plans_to_issue_bonds_and_list_them_on_the_stock_exchange/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.baltictimes.com/oat_drink_producer_yook_plans_to_issue_bonds_and_list_them_on_the_stock_exchange/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Tallink’s first quarter: growing volumes and improved results in a challenging environment ]]> - The Baltic Times</title><description><![CDATA[ AS Tallink Grupp ended the first quarter of 2026 with a clearly stronger result than in the same period a year earlier. Investments into...... ]]></description><link>http://www.baltictimes.com/tallink_s_first_quarter__growing_volumes_and_improved_results_in_a_challenging_environment/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.baltictimes.com/tallink_s_first_quarter__growing_volumes_and_improved_results_in_a_challenging_environment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ OECD Anti-Corruption Network for Eastern Europe and Central Asia (ACN) Strategic Dialogue of Leaders Held in Vilnius ]]> - The Baltic Times</title><description><![CDATA[ On 21–22 April, the Special Investigation Service (STT) of Lithuania, in cooperation with the OECD Anti-Corruption Network for Eas...... ]]></description><link>http://www.baltictimes.com/oecd_anti-corruption_network_for_eastern_europe_and_central_asia__acn__strategic_dialogue_of_leaders_held_in_vilnius/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.baltictimes.com/oecd_anti-corruption_network_for_eastern_europe_and_central_asia__acn__strategic_dialogue_of_leaders_held_in_vilnius/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Coinspaid and The Residency Partner to Give Early-Stage Startups Access to Enterprise-Grade Blockchain Payment Infrastructure ]]> - The Baltic Times</title><description><![CDATA[ ... ]]></description><link>http://www.baltictimes.com/coinspaid_and_the_residency_partner_to_give_early-stage_startups_access_to_enterprise-grade_blockchain_payment_infrastructure/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.baltictimes.com/coinspaid_and_the_residency_partner_to_give_early-stage_startups_access_to_enterprise-grade_blockchain_payment_infrastructure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Vanagas: 'Unfinished Business' in European Baja Cup ]]> - The Baltic Times</title><description><![CDATA[ The Baltics&#39; highest-ranking driver in the Ultimate category, Benediktas Vanagas, is returning to the European stage. Benediktas Van...... ]]></description><link>http://www.baltictimes.com/vanagas___unfinished_business__in_european_baja_cup/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.baltictimes.com/vanagas___unfinished_business__in_european_baja_cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ The coin 'Flow' becomes Latvia's Coin of the Year 2025 ]]> - The Baltic Times</title><description><![CDATA[ In the now traditional public survey, the silver collector coin "... ]]></description><link>http://www.baltictimes.com/the_coin__flow__becomes_latvia_s_coin_of_the_year_2025/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.baltictimes.com/the_coin__flow__becomes_latvia_s_coin_of_the_year_2025/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Luminor Bank grants €900,000 in financing to APSA BŪVE ]]> - The Baltic Times</title><description><![CDATA[ Luminor Bank has granted €900,000 in financing to the construction company APSA BŪVE. The financing package, which includes a guara...... ]]></description><link>http://www.baltictimes.com/luminor_bank_grants__900_000_in_financing_to_apsa_b_ve/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.baltictimes.com/luminor_bank_grants__900_000_in_financing_to_apsa_b_ve/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ ARCA Baltics Operations to Build €300 Million Ammunition Factory in North Kiviõli ]]> - The Baltic Times</title><description><![CDATA[ In the North Kiviõli defence industry park in Estonia, ARCA Baltics Operations will begin producing 155 mm artillery ammunition. ...... ]]></description><link>http://www.baltictimes.com/arca_baltics_operations_to_build__300_million_ammunition_factory_in_north_kivi_li/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.baltictimes.com/arca_baltics_operations_to_build__300_million_ammunition_factory_in_north_kivi_li/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ BluOr Bank launches a new website and expands its range of services for private clients ]]> - The Baltic Times</title><description><![CDATA[ Continuing its strategic development and expanding the range of services available to clients, BluOr Bank will introduce a new version of its we...... ]]></description><link>http://www.baltictimes.com/bluor_bank_launches_a_new_website_and_expands_its_range_of_services_for_private_clients/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.baltictimes.com/bluor_bank_launches_a_new_website_and_expands_its_range_of_services_for_private_clients/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Over 200 runners will take on Ülemiste Centre this Friday night ]]> - The Baltic Times</title><description><![CDATA[ On Friday, 24 April, in the late hours, the second floor of Ülemiste Centre will turn into a running track, where 220 endurance run...... ]]></description><link>http://www.baltictimes.com/over_200_runners_will_take_on__lemiste_centre_this_friday_night/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.baltictimes.com/over_200_runners_will_take_on__lemiste_centre_this_friday_night/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ The 6th Valdas Adamkus Prize to Be Awarded to Lina Paškevičiūtė for Her Efforts in Steering the Country’s Forest Policy in a Sustainable Direction ]]> - The Baltic Times</title><description><![CDATA[ The winner of the sixth President Valdas Adamkus Prize has been announced. This year, the prize will be awarded to Lithuanian environmentalist L...... ]]></description><link>http://www.baltictimes.com/the_6th_valdas_adamkus_prize_to_be_awarded_to_lina_pa_kevi_i_t__for_her_efforts_in_steering_the_country_s_forest_policy_in_a_sustainable_direction/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.baltictimes.com/the_6th_valdas_adamkus_prize_to_be_awarded_to_lina_pa_kevi_i_t__for_her_efforts_in_steering_the_country_s_forest_policy_in_a_sustainable_direction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ European scientists: Transforming the energy system is a strategic necessity ]]> - The Baltic Times</title><description><![CDATA[ TALLINN - Europe is facing the biggest energy crisis of the century, which requires a faster transition to domestic renewable energy sources.... ]]></description><link>http://www.baltictimes.com/european_scientists__transforming_the_energy_system_is_a_strategic_necessity/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.baltictimes.com/european_scientists__transforming_the_energy_system_is_a_strategic_necessity/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Estonia supports the completion of a memorial to victims of totalitarianism in Brussels ]]> - The Baltic Times</title><description><![CDATA[ TALLINN - Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna announced in Luxembourg on Tuesday, during a meeting with his Lithuanian counterpart Kęstutis Budrys, ...... ]]></description><link>http://www.baltictimes.com/estonia_supports_the_completion_of_a_memorial_to_victims_of_totalitarianism_in_brussels/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.baltictimes.com/estonia_supports_the_completion_of_a_memorial_to_victims_of_totalitarianism_in_brussels/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Lithuania backs UK, France initiative on Strait of Hormuz navigation security ]]> - The Baltic Times</title><description><![CDATA[ VILNIUS - Lithuania supports a UK and French initiative to take greater responsibility for ensuring freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormu...... ]]></description><link>http://www.baltictimes.com/lithuania_backs_uk__france_initiative_on_strait_of_hormuz_navigation_security/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.baltictimes.com/lithuania_backs_uk__france_initiative_on_strait_of_hormuz_navigation_security/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Gas shipment for next heating season arrives at port of Klaipeda ]]> - The Baltic Times</title><description><![CDATA[ TALLINN - Norwegian energy group Equinor delivered a shipment of gas for the next heating season to Elenger at the Lithuanian port of Klaipeda o...... ]]></description><link>http://www.baltictimes.com/gas_shipment_for_next_heating_season_arrives_at_port_of_klaipeda/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.baltictimes.com/gas_shipment_for_next_heating_season_arrives_at_port_of_klaipeda/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Tsahkna to Anita Orbán: We anticipate a renewed spirit of cooperation in the EU ]]> - The Baltic Times</title><description><![CDATA[ TALLINN - In a phone call on Tuesday with Hungary&#39;s possible next foreign minister, Anita Orbán, Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsa...... ]]></description><link>http://www.baltictimes.com/tsahkna_to_anita_orb_n__we_anticipate_a_renewed_spirit_of_cooperation_in_the_eu/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.baltictimes.com/tsahkna_to_anita_orb_n__we_anticipate_a_renewed_spirit_of_cooperation_in_the_eu/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Eesti 200: Government must move forward with climate law ]]> - The Baltic Times</title><description><![CDATA[ TALLINN - The climate law must be completed and passed, the board of the Eesti 200 party concluded at its Monday meeting, arguing that it would ...... ]]></description><link>http://www.baltictimes.com/eesti_200__government_must_move_forward_with_climate_law/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.baltictimes.com/eesti_200__government_must_move_forward_with_climate_law/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Riho Terras: Eastern border agriculture requires special support in EU budget ]]> - The Baltic Times</title><description><![CDATA[ TALLINN - Member of the European Parliament Riho Terras (Isamaa/European People&#39;s Party) on Tuesday opened a meeting in Brussels attended by...... ]]></description><link>http://www.baltictimes.com/riho_terras__eastern_border_agriculture_requires_special_support_in_eu_budget/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.baltictimes.com/riho_terras__eastern_border_agriculture_requires_special_support_in_eu_budget/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Latvia joins NASA-led initiative on peaceful space exploration ]]> - The Baltic Times</title><description><![CDATA[ RIGA - Latvia has joined the US National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) space initiative Artemis Accords, which provides for cooper...... ]]></description><link>http://www.baltictimes.com/latvia_joins_nasa-led_initiative_on_peaceful_space_exploration/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.baltictimes.com/latvia_joins_nasa-led_initiative_on_peaceful_space_exploration/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Beyond the pump: the hidden risks behind fuel price controls ]]> - The Baltic Times</title><description><![CDATA[ When you’ve spent years working in market analysis, you begin to notice not only the global drivers behind price movements, but also how t...... ]]></description><link>http://www.baltictimes.com/beyond_the_pump__the_hidden_risks_behind_fuel_price_controls/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.baltictimes.com/beyond_the_pump__the_hidden_risks_behind_fuel_price_controls/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ West must be prepared for long confrontation with Russia - Ijabs ]]> - The Baltic Times</title><description><![CDATA[ RIGA - The West must be prepared for a long confrontation with Russia, Ivars Ijabs, a member of the European Parliament and political analyst (F...... ]]></description><link>http://www.baltictimes.com/west_must_be_prepared_for_long_confrontation_with_russia_-_ijabs/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.baltictimes.com/west_must_be_prepared_for_long_confrontation_with_russia_-_ijabs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Residents of Riga have overpaid millions for heating as long-known problems persist - auditors ]]> - The Baltic Times</title><description><![CDATA[ RIGA - Residents of Riga overpaid millions of euros for heating in 2024, while long-known problems in the capital city&#39;s district heating sy...... ]]></description><link>http://www.baltictimes.com/residents_of_riga_have_overpaid_millions_for_heating_as_long-known_problems_persist_-_auditors/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.baltictimes.com/residents_of_riga_have_overpaid_millions_for_heating_as_long-known_problems_persist_-_auditors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Baltic and Polish prosecutors general to sign declaration of cooperation ]]> - The Baltic Times</title><description><![CDATA[ RIGA - A meeting of the Baltic and Polish prosecutors general is scheduled to take place in Poland from Tuesday to Thursday, with a declaration ...... ]]></description><link>http://www.baltictimes.com/baltic_and_polish_prosecutors_general_to_sign_declaration_of_cooperation/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.baltictimes.com/baltic_and_polish_prosecutors_general_to_sign_declaration_of_cooperation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Swedish court acquits former Swedbank CEO of fraud charges ]]> - The Baltic Times</title><description><![CDATA[ STOCKHOLM - Sweden&#39;s Supreme Court on Tuesday acquitted former Swedbank CEO Birgitte Bonnesen of fraud charges, overturning a lower court&#3...... ]]></description><link>http://www.baltictimes.com/swedish_court_acquits_former_swedbank_ceo_of_fraud_charges/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.baltictimes.com/swedish_court_acquits_former_swedbank_ceo_of_fraud_charges/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ RIX Technologies loses contract; LMT, Tet and LVM could be tasked with developing election IT systems ]]> - The Baltic Times</title><description><![CDATA[ RIGA - The Smart Administration and Regional Development Ministry (VARAM) has terminated its contract with the election platform developer RIX T...... ]]></description><link>http://www.baltictimes.com/rix_technologies_loses_contract__lmt__tet_and_lvm_could_be_tasked_with_developing_election_it_systems/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.baltictimes.com/rix_technologies_loses_contract__lmt__tet_and_lvm_could_be_tasked_with_developing_election_it_systems/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Saeima committee supports bill to make data on companies doing business in Russia and Belarus public ]]> - The Baltic Times</title><description><![CDATA[ RIGA - Saeima Defense, Internal Affairs and Corruption Prevention Committee on Tuesday supported for the first reading in parliament amendments ...... ]]></description><link>http://www.baltictimes.com/saeima_committee_supports_bill_to_make_data_on_companies_doing_business_in_russia_and_belarus_public/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.baltictimes.com/saeima_committee_supports_bill_to_make_data_on_companies_doing_business_in_russia_and_belarus_public/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Stiga RM birch plywood further-processing mill in Kuldīga has been commissioned ]]> - The Baltic Times</title><description><![CDATA[ One of Latvia&#39;s leading wood industry companies, Stiga RM, continues its rapid development – the company has commissioned a ne...... ]]></description><link>http://www.baltictimes.com/stiga_rm_birch_plywood_further-processing_mill_in_kuld_ga_has_been_commissioned/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.baltictimes.com/stiga_rm_birch_plywood_further-processing_mill_in_kuld_ga_has_been_commissioned/</guid></item></channel></rss>