<?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[ 'Latvia First' (LPV): rising political influence and a potential leading force in Latvia’s new parliament ]]> - The Baltic Times</title><description><![CDATA[ As Latvia approaches its next parliamentary elections, the political party “Latvia First” (Latvija Pirmajā Vietā, LPV) is attracting...... ]]></description><link>http://www.baltictimes.com/_latvia_first___lpv___rising_political_influence_and_a_potential_leading_force_in_latvia_s_new_parliament/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.baltictimes.com/_latvia_first___lpv___rising_political_influence_and_a_potential_leading_force_in_latvia_s_new_parliament/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Digital Entertainment Trends: The Continued Rise of Online Slots ]]> - The Baltic Times</title><description><![CDATA[ Online slots continue to gain attention as digital casino entertainment grows across the United States. The format fits the broader shift toward...... ]]></description><link>http://www.baltictimes.com/digital_entertainment_trends__the_continued_rise_of_online_slots/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.baltictimes.com/digital_entertainment_trends__the_continued_rise_of_online_slots/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ A poetry exhibition is open this summer at the botanic gardens in Tallinn and Tartu ]]> - The Baltic Times</title><description><![CDATA[ This summer, visitors to both of Estonia’s botanic gardens will find not only plants but also poems written about them. The poetry...... ]]></description><link>http://www.baltictimes.com/a_poetry_exhibition_is_open_this_summer_at_the_botanic_gardens_in_tallinn_and_tartu/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.baltictimes.com/a_poetry_exhibition_is_open_this_summer_at_the_botanic_gardens_in_tallinn_and_tartu/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Winners of the 'Linstow Art Award 2026' Professional Art Prize Announced ]]> - The Baltic Times</title><description><![CDATA[ The “Linstow Art Award 2026” competition has concluded, with an international jury selecting three laureates from among 36 a...... ]]></description><link>http://www.baltictimes.com/winners_of_the__linstow_art_award_2026__professional_art_prize_announced/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.baltictimes.com/winners_of_the__linstow_art_award_2026__professional_art_prize_announced/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ From Klaipėda port to the world: first green hydrogen-powered waste collection vessel begins operations ]]> - The Baltic Times</title><description><![CDATA[ A new chapter in the history of green shipping has begun in the Port of Klaipėda with the official naming ceremony of Rasa – firs...... ]]></description><link>http://www.baltictimes.com/from_klaip_da_port_to_the_world__first_green_hydrogen-powered_waste_collection_vessel_begins_operations/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.baltictimes.com/from_klaip_da_port_to_the_world__first_green_hydrogen-powered_waste_collection_vessel_begins_operations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Sports, Apps and Weekend Spending Habits in Baltic Cities ]]> - The Baltic Times</title><description><![CDATA[ In Riga, Tallinn or Vilnius, a sports night usually runs through the phone first. One screen holds the ticket, route, chat, stream link and a fe...... ]]></description><link>http://www.baltictimes.com/sports__apps_and_weekend_spending_habits_in_baltic_cities/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.baltictimes.com/sports__apps_and_weekend_spending_habits_in_baltic_cities/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Why Online Safety Matters More as Entertainment Moves to Mobile ]]> - The Baltic Times</title><description><![CDATA[ Mobile entertainment no longer means only music, short videos or games on the bus. People now buy livestream access, join fan communities, pay f...... ]]></description><link>http://www.baltictimes.com/why_online_safety_matters_more_as_entertainment_moves_to_mobile/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.baltictimes.com/why_online_safety_matters_more_as_entertainment_moves_to_mobile/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ How Digital Payments Are Changing Leisure Spending in the Baltics ]]> - The Baltic Times</title><description><![CDATA[ In Riga, Tallinn or Vilnius, a free afternoon can turn into six small phone payments before anyone notices. Transport, coffee, tickets, a stream...... ]]></description><link>http://www.baltictimes.com/how_digital_payments_are_changing_leisure_spending_in_the_baltics/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.baltictimes.com/how_digital_payments_are_changing_leisure_spending_in_the_baltics/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Olpha to Expand Export of Drug Development and Research Services ]]> - The Baltic Times</title><description><![CDATA[ JSC Olpha, the leading pharmaceutical manufacturer in the Baltics, continues to strengthen its research and innovation capabilities by e...... ]]></description><link>http://www.baltictimes.com/olpha_to_expand_export_of_drug_development_and_research_services/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.baltictimes.com/olpha_to_expand_export_of_drug_development_and_research_services/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ The Growing Need for Commercial Tiling Contractors for Ireland's Booming Construction Industry ]]> - The Baltic Times</title><description><![CDATA[ Ireland&#39;s construction sector is experiencing unprecedented growth, driven by robust economic expansion, population increases, and substanti...... ]]></description><link>http://www.baltictimes.com/the_growing_need_for_commercial_tiling_contractors_for_ireland_s_booming_construction_industry/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.baltictimes.com/the_growing_need_for_commercial_tiling_contractors_for_ireland_s_booming_construction_industry/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Can Lithuania's new right-wing forces reshape the political landscape? ]]> - The Baltic Times</title><description><![CDATA[ Lithuania&#39;s right-wing parties, including the emerging political movement led by former presidential candidate and current MP Ignas Vegele, ...... ]]></description><link>http://www.baltictimes.com/can_lithuania_s_new_right-wing_forces_reshape_the_political_landscape_/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.baltictimes.com/can_lithuania_s_new_right-wing_forces_reshape_the_political_landscape_/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ A new neighborhood is being built in Riga – 'Pro Kapital' begins €23 million 'Blue Marine Residence' project in Klīversala ]]> - The Baltic Times</title><description><![CDATA[ One of the largest premium-segment developers in the Baltics, "Pro Kapital," embedded a time capsule on June 17 at the upcoming premiu...... ]]></description><link>http://www.baltictimes.com/a_new_neighborhood_is_being_built_in_riga____pro_kapital__begins__23_million__blue_marine_residence__project_in_kl_versala/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.baltictimes.com/a_new_neighborhood_is_being_built_in_riga____pro_kapital__begins__23_million__blue_marine_residence__project_in_kl_versala/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ The next battlefield may be closer than expected – Ukraine already has the lessons ]]> - The Baltic Times</title><description><![CDATA[ The European security architecture is entering a phase in which the line between ‘active warfare’ and a ‘potential theatre of ...... ]]></description><link>http://www.baltictimes.com/the_next_battlefield_may_be_closer_than_expected___ukraine_already_has_the_lessons/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.baltictimes.com/the_next_battlefield_may_be_closer_than_expected___ukraine_already_has_the_lessons/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 10 Years of Tallinn Fringe: First Shows Announced for 2026 Festival ]]> - The Baltic Times</title><description><![CDATA[ Tallinn Fringe celebrates its 10th edition with the launch of the first wave of the 2026 programme at 12:00 on Thursday 18 June.... ]]></description><link>http://www.baltictimes.com/10_years_of_tallinn_fringe__first_shows_announced_for_2026_festival/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.baltictimes.com/10_years_of_tallinn_fringe__first_shows_announced_for_2026_festival/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Not tanks, but apathy: the real threat to Lithuania's democracy – Tomas Janeliunas ]]> - The Baltic Times</title><description><![CDATA[ Tomas Janeliunas, a prominent Lithuanian political analyst and Professor at the Institute of International Relations and Political Science at Vi...... ]]></description><link>http://www.baltictimes.com/not_tanks__but_apathy__the_real_threat_to_lithuania_s_democracy___tomas_janeliunas/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.baltictimes.com/not_tanks__but_apathy__the_real_threat_to_lithuania_s_democracy___tomas_janeliunas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Mapon partners with Volkswagen Group Info Services AG to integrate six brands ]]> - The Baltic Times</title><description><![CDATA[ Mapon, a leading fleet management and asset tracking solution provider, has started a collaboration with Volkswagen Group Info Services ...... ]]></description><link>http://www.baltictimes.com/mapon_partners_with_volkswagen_group_info_services_ag_to_integrate_six_brands/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.baltictimes.com/mapon_partners_with_volkswagen_group_info_services_ag_to_integrate_six_brands/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ From Internet Cafes to Esports Arenas: The Growth of Competitive Gaming in the Baltics ]]> - The Baltic Times</title><description><![CDATA[ The Baltic states have built a reputation for embracing innovation. Estonia is often recognized as one of Europe&#39;s most digitally advanced n...... ]]></description><link>http://www.baltictimes.com/from_internet_cafes_to_esports_arenas__the_growth_of_competitive_gaming_in_the_baltics/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.baltictimes.com/from_internet_cafes_to_esports_arenas__the_growth_of_competitive_gaming_in_the_baltics/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ BGS Begins Cooperation with Arkia Israeli Airlines in Vilnius ]]> - The Baltic Times</title><description><![CDATA[ Baltic Ground Services (BGS), an international provider of ground handling and aircraft fueling services, has begun cooperation with Arkia Israe...... ]]></description><link>http://www.baltictimes.com/bgs_begins_cooperation_with_arkia_israeli_airlines_in_vilnius/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.baltictimes.com/bgs_begins_cooperation_with_arkia_israeli_airlines_in_vilnius/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ International Contemporary Theatre Festival Homo Novus Invites Audiences to Slow Down ]]> - The Baltic Times</title><description><![CDATA[ The International Festival of Contemporary Theatre Homo Novus will take place from 4–12 September 2026, ...... ]]></description><link>http://www.baltictimes.com/international_contemporary_theatre_festival_homo_novus_invites_audiences_to_slow_down/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.baltictimes.com/international_contemporary_theatre_festival_homo_novus_invites_audiences_to_slow_down/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Rail Baltica hosts Port Polska delegation for technical workshop on high-speed rail infrastructure ]]> - The Baltic Times</title><description><![CDATA[ Last week, technical experts from Rail Baltica and a delegation from Port Polska held a joint workshop at the RB Rail AS office in Vilnius, focu...... ]]></description><link>http://www.baltictimes.com/rail_baltica_hosts_port_polska_delegation_for_technical_workshop_on_high-speed_rail_infrastructure/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.baltictimes.com/rail_baltica_hosts_port_polska_delegation_for_technical_workshop_on_high-speed_rail_infrastructure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Latvian Casinos vs Foreign Casinos: What Is the Real Difference in 2026? ]]> - The Baltic Times</title><description><![CDATA[ More Latvian players are looking beyond locally licensed platforms. The reasons vary - broader game libraries, larger bonuses, or simply curiosi...... ]]></description><link>http://www.baltictimes.com/latvian_casinos_vs_foreign_casinos__what_is_the_real_difference_in_2026_/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.baltictimes.com/latvian_casinos_vs_foreign_casinos__what_is_the_real_difference_in_2026_/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Twitter Account Management Tools: A Framework for Choosing What One Actually Needs ]]> - The Baltic Times</title><description><![CDATA[ Twitter account management tools, now usually built for X, can save time, reduce account risk, and make posting less messy. The hard part is not...... ]]></description><link>http://www.baltictimes.com/twitter_account_management_tools__a_framework_for_choosing_what_one_actually_needs/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.baltictimes.com/twitter_account_management_tools__a_framework_for_choosing_what_one_actually_needs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Rail Baltica and RTU welcome BIM for Rail Bootcamp 2026 to Riga ]]> - The Baltic Times</title><description><![CDATA[ The BIM for Rail Bootcamp 2026 opened today in Riga, bringing together more than 100 railway infrastructure professionals, digitalisatio...... ]]></description><link>http://www.baltictimes.com/rail_baltica_and_rtu_welcome_bim_for_rail_bootcamp_2026_to_riga/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.baltictimes.com/rail_baltica_and_rtu_welcome_bim_for_rail_bootcamp_2026_to_riga/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Prizes were awarded to the winners of the Competition of Student Scientific Research Papers organised by Latvijas Banka ]]> - The Baltic Times</title><description><![CDATA[ Today at the award ceremony held at Latvijas Banka, prizes were awarded to the winners of the 24th Competition of Student Scientific Resear...... ]]></description><link>http://www.baltictimes.com/prizes_were_awarded_to_the_winners_of_the_competition_of_student_scientific_research_papers_organised_by_latvijas_banka_11470157116a32c1cc1c81c/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.baltictimes.com/prizes_were_awarded_to_the_winners_of_the_competition_of_student_scientific_research_papers_organised_by_latvijas_banka_11470157116a32c1cc1c81c/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Bentley Systems Announces New Office and Major Expansion in Vilnius ]]> - The Baltic Times</title><description><![CDATA[  Bentley Systems, Incorporated (NASDAQ: BSY), the infrastructure engineering software...... ]]></description><link>http://www.baltictimes.com/bentley_systems_announces_new_office_and_major_expansion_in_vilnius/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.baltictimes.com/bentley_systems_announces_new_office_and_major_expansion_in_vilnius/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Signet Bank finances the growth of Latvian private equity firm Global Champs through the acquisition of a mushroom farming company in Lithuania ]]> - The Baltic Times</title><description><![CDATA[ Global Champs, a Latvian-owned company, has acquired Baltic Champs, a Lithuanian mushroom cultivation company, from the Lithuanian agric...... ]]></description><link>http://www.baltictimes.com/signet_bank_finances_the_growth_of_latvian_private_equity_firm_global_champs_through_the_acquisition_of_a_mushroom_farming_company_in_lithuania/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.baltictimes.com/signet_bank_finances_the_growth_of_latvian_private_equity_firm_global_champs_through_the_acquisition_of_a_mushroom_farming_company_in_lithuania/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Rietumu Banka Provides Nearly EUR 6 Million in Financing to Astor Group for Residential Development in Torņakalns ]]> - The Baltic Times</title><description><![CDATA[ Rietumu Banka has granted a EUR 5.95 million loan for a real estate development project located at 9 Biešu Street in Riga. The financing ...... ]]></description><link>http://www.baltictimes.com/rietumu_banka_provides_nearly_eur_6_million_in_financing_to_astor_group_for_residential_development_in_tor_akalns/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.baltictimes.com/rietumu_banka_provides_nearly_eur_6_million_in_financing_to_astor_group_for_residential_development_in_tor_akalns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Tsahkna to Discuss Ukraine-Related Issues with EU Colleagues ]]> - The Baltic Times</title><description><![CDATA[ TALLINN – Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna is set to participate in the European Union&#39;s Foreign Affairs Council meeting in Luxembourg ...... ]]></description><link>http://www.baltictimes.com/tsahkna_to_discuss_ukraine-related_issues_with_eu_colleagues/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.baltictimes.com/tsahkna_to_discuss_ukraine-related_issues_with_eu_colleagues/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Scientists and decision-makers to discuss Estonia's readiness for climate change ]]> - The Baltic Times</title><description><![CDATA[ TALLINN - A climate seminar is being held on Tuesday in Tallinn, both at the Tamme hall of the joint ministry building and online, bringing toge...... ]]></description><link>http://www.baltictimes.com/scientists_and_decision-makers_to_discuss_estonia_s_readiness_for_climate_change/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.baltictimes.com/scientists_and_decision-makers_to_discuss_estonia_s_readiness_for_climate_change/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Eight people injured in traffic accidents on Monday ]]> - The Baltic Times</title><description><![CDATA[ TALLINN – Four serious traffic accidents occurred in various parts of Estonia on Monday, injuring a total of eight people.&#...... ]]></description><link>http://www.baltictimes.com/eight_people_injured_in_traffic_accidents_on_monday/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.baltictimes.com/eight_people_injured_in_traffic_accidents_on_monday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Study: Transition to Estonian-language education requires support for children and parents ]]> - The Baltic Times</title><description><![CDATA[ TALLINN - A recently concluded study by Birute Klaas-Lang, a professor of Estonian as a foreign language at the University of Tartu, shows that ...... ]]></description><link>http://www.baltictimes.com/study__transition_to_estonian-language_education_requires_support_for_children_and_parents/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.baltictimes.com/study__transition_to_estonian-language_education_requires_support_for_children_and_parents/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Lithuanian president joins European leaders in welcoming US-Iran deal ]]> - The Baltic Times</title><description><![CDATA[ VILNIUS - Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda joined leaders from Britain, France, Germany and Italy in welcoming a memorandum of understanding...... ]]></description><link>http://www.baltictimes.com/lithuanian_president_joins_european_leaders_in_welcoming_us-iran_deal/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.baltictimes.com/lithuanian_president_joins_european_leaders_in_welcoming_us-iran_deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Key quotes from Nauseda’s annual address - BNS REVIEW ]]> - The Baltic Times</title><description><![CDATA[ VILNIUS - President Gitanas Nauseda, currently serving his second term, delivered his seventh annual address to the Seimas on Tuesday.&...... ]]></description><link>http://www.baltictimes.com/key_quotes_from_nauseda_s_annual_address_-_bns_review/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.baltictimes.com/key_quotes_from_nauseda_s_annual_address_-_bns_review/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Lithuanian Airports sees capacity of up to 8 mln passengers after terminal upgrade ]]> - The Baltic Times</title><description><![CDATA[ VILNIUS - Lithuanian Airports CEO Simonas Bartkus said on Tuesday the renovated old departure terminal will now be capable of handling up to 8 m...... ]]></description><link>http://www.baltictimes.com/lithuanian_airports_sees_capacity_of_up_to_8_mln_passengers_after_terminal_upgrade/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.baltictimes.com/lithuanian_airports_sees_capacity_of_up_to_8_mln_passengers_after_terminal_upgrade/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Lithuanian culture minister condemns Russian attack on Kyiv Pechersk Lavra ]]> - The Baltic Times</title><description><![CDATA[ VILNIUS - Lithuanian Culture Minister Vaida Aleknaviciene condemned a Russian attack that damaged the Kyiv Pechersk Lavra, calling it a crime ag...... ]]></description><link>http://www.baltictimes.com/lithuanian_culture_minister_condemns_russian_attack_on_kyiv_pechersk_lavra/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.baltictimes.com/lithuanian_culture_minister_condemns_russian_attack_on_kyiv_pechersk_lavra/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Lithuanian foreign minister calls for lasting peace in Middle East ]]> - The Baltic Times</title><description><![CDATA[ VILNIUS - Foreign Minister Kestutis Budrys said on Tuesday a lasting peace must be achieved in the Middle East.The mi...... ]]></description><link>http://www.baltictimes.com/lithuanian_foreign_minister_calls_for_lasting_peace_in_middle_east/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.baltictimes.com/lithuanian_foreign_minister_calls_for_lasting_peace_in_middle_east/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Lithuania PM candidate Sinkevicius questions impact of sanctions on Belarus - BNS EXCLUSIVE ]]> - The Baltic Times</title><description><![CDATA[ VILNIUS - Social Democratic leader and prime minister candidate Mindaugas Sinkevicius said on Tuesday he was uncertain whether sanctions and iso...... ]]></description><link>http://www.baltictimes.com/lithuania_pm_candidate_sinkevicius_questions_impact_of_sanctions_on_belarus_-_bns_exclusive/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.baltictimes.com/lithuania_pm_candidate_sinkevicius_questions_impact_of_sanctions_on_belarus_-_bns_exclusive/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Rail Baltica can only be implemented with EU funding - transport minister ]]> - The Baltic Times</title><description><![CDATA[ RIGA - The Rail Baltica railway project can only be implemented with European Union (EU) funding, Transport Minister Rihards Kozlovskis (New Uni...... ]]></description><link>http://www.baltictimes.com/rail_baltica_can_only_be_implemented_with_eu_funding_-_transport_minister/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.baltictimes.com/rail_baltica_can_only_be_implemented_with_eu_funding_-_transport_minister/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Bank of Latvia has raised its inflation forecast for this year to 3.6% ]]> - The Baltic Times</title><description><![CDATA[ RIGA - The Bank of Latvia has raised its average annual inflation forecast for this year from the previously projected 3.2 percent to 3.6 percen...... ]]></description><link>http://www.baltictimes.com/bank_of_latvia_has_raised_its_inflation_forecast_for_this_year_to_3_6_/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.baltictimes.com/bank_of_latvia_has_raised_its_inflation_forecast_for_this_year_to_3_6_/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Pace of EU fund implementation in Latvia is accelerating, and up to 95% of funds could be absorbed by end of year - Finance Ministry ]]> - The Baltic Times</title><description><![CDATA[ RIGA - The pace of implementation of European Union (EU) funds in Latvia is accelerating, and up to 95 percent of the funds could be absorbed by...... ]]></description><link>http://www.baltictimes.com/pace_of_eu_fund_implementation_in_latvia_is_accelerating__and_up_to_95__of_funds_could_be_absorbed_by_end_of_year_-_finance_ministry/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.baltictimes.com/pace_of_eu_fund_implementation_in_latvia_is_accelerating__and_up_to_95__of_funds_could_be_absorbed_by_end_of_year_-_finance_ministry/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Moldova continues on a difficult but determined path of reform - Kalnina-Lukasevica ]]> - The Baltic Times</title><description><![CDATA[ RIGA - Moldova continues on a difficult but determined path of reform, emphasized Zanda Kalnina-Lukasevica (New Unity), Deputy Speaker of the Sa...... ]]></description><link>http://www.baltictimes.com/moldova_continues_on_a_difficult_but_determined_path_of_reform_-_kalnina-lukasevica/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.baltictimes.com/moldova_continues_on_a_difficult_but_determined_path_of_reform_-_kalnina-lukasevica/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Latvian, Lithuanian and Polish NGOs urge review of 'migrant pushbacks' at Belarusian border ]]> - The Baltic Times</title><description><![CDATA[ RIGA - Three nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) from Latvia, Lithuania, and Poland are calling for a review of "migrant pushbacks" a...... ]]></description><link>http://www.baltictimes.com/latvian__lithuanian_and_polish_ngos_urge_review_of__migrant_pushbacks__at_belarusian_border/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.baltictimes.com/latvian__lithuanian_and_polish_ngos_urge_review_of__migrant_pushbacks__at_belarusian_border/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Latvia will emphasize at European Council need to accelerate implementation of defense projects aimed at strengthening Eastern Flank ]]> - The Baltic Times</title><description><![CDATA[ RIGA - At the upcoming European Council meeting, Latvia will emphasize the need to accelerate the implementation of European Union (EU) defense ...... ]]></description><link>http://www.baltictimes.com/latvia_will_emphasize_at_european_council_need_to_accelerate_implementation_of_defense_projects_aimed_at_strengthening_eastern_flank/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.baltictimes.com/latvia_will_emphasize_at_european_council_need_to_accelerate_implementation_of_defense_projects_aimed_at_strengthening_eastern_flank/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Russia will not achieve its aggressive objectives, and Ukraine will be a free, democratic country within EU - Braze ]]> - The Baltic Times</title><description><![CDATA[ RIGA - Russia will not achieve its aggressive goals, and Ukraine will be a free, democratic country within the European Union (EU), emphasized F...... ]]></description><link>http://www.baltictimes.com/russia_will_not_achieve_its_aggressive_objectives__and_ukraine_will_be_a_free__democratic_country_within_eu_-_braze/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.baltictimes.com/russia_will_not_achieve_its_aggressive_objectives__and_ukraine_will_be_a_free__democratic_country_within_eu_-_braze/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Cooperation with US is foundation of security for Latvia and entire Baltic region - Melnis ]]> - The Baltic Times</title><description><![CDATA[ RIGA - Cooperation with the United States is the foundation of security for Latvia and the entire Baltic region, Defense Minister Raivis Melnis ...... ]]></description><link>http://www.baltictimes.com/cooperation_with_us_is_foundation_of_security_for_latvia_and_entire_baltic_region_-_melnis/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.baltictimes.com/cooperation_with_us_is_foundation_of_security_for_latvia_and_entire_baltic_region_-_melnis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Russian representatives should not be given opportunity to enjoy tourist vacations in EU countries - Foreign Ministry ]]> - The Baltic Times</title><description><![CDATA[ RIGA - Russian representatives should not be given the opportunity in any format - whether in the arts or sports - to spread their propaganda or...... ]]></description><link>http://www.baltictimes.com/russian_representatives_should_not_be_given_opportunity_to_enjoy_tourist_vacations_in_eu_countries_-_foreign_ministry/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.baltictimes.com/russian_representatives_should_not_be_given_opportunity_to_enjoy_tourist_vacations_in_eu_countries_-_foreign_ministry/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ From the Baltics to Dubai: The Appeal of Palm Jumeirah ]]> - The Baltic Times</title><description><![CDATA[ Palm Jumeirah is more than just a luxury residential community. It is one of Dubai&#39;s most iconic landmarks and a symbol of the city&#39;s am...... ]]></description><link>http://www.baltictimes.com/from_the_baltics_to_dubai__the_appeal_of_palm_jumeirah/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.baltictimes.com/from_the_baltics_to_dubai__the_appeal_of_palm_jumeirah/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Rail Baltica and voestalpine Railway Systems mark start of turnout production ]]> - The Baltic Times</title><description><![CDATA[ Rail Baltica today marked the symbolic start of turnout production for the project at the voestalpine Railway Systems facility in Valčiū...... ]]></description><link>http://www.baltictimes.com/rail_baltica_and_voestalpine_railway_systems_mark_start_of_turnout_production/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.baltictimes.com/rail_baltica_and_voestalpine_railway_systems_mark_start_of_turnout_production/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Construction begins on new Rail Baltica link between Ülemiste and Lasnamäe in Tallinn ]]> - The Baltic Times</title><description><![CDATA[ Rail Baltic Estonia, the City of Tallinn, and construction company LEONHARD WEISS OÜ have signed a €9.8 million contract for t...... ]]></description><link>http://www.baltictimes.com/construction_begins_on_new_rail_baltica_link_between__lemiste_and_lasnam_e_in_tallinn/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.baltictimes.com/construction_begins_on_new_rail_baltica_link_between__lemiste_and_lasnam_e_in_tallinn/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Rietumu Banka Becomes a Premium Partner of the American Chamber of Commerce ]]> - The Baltic Times</title><description><![CDATA[ Rietumu Banka has become a Premium Partner of the American Chamber of Commerce in Latvia (AmCham), further strengthening its long-standi...... ]]></description><link>http://www.baltictimes.com/rietumu_banka_becomes_a_premium_partner_of_the_american_chamber_of_commerce/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.baltictimes.com/rietumu_banka_becomes_a_premium_partner_of_the_american_chamber_of_commerce/</guid></item></channel></rss>