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Russian foundation takes Lithuania to arbitration court over Snoras nationalization
A foundation protecting the interests of Russian investors in foreign countries has taken Lithuania to the Paris-based ICC International Court of Arbitration, seeking compensation for damages suffered by Vladimir Antonov, Snoras' majority shareholder, due to the nationalization of the bank by the government, accroding to Lrytas.lt informeation reported LETA/BNS.
CFLA terminates agreement with Rigas Satiksme on Skanste tram project
The Central Finance and Contracting Agency (CFLA) has made a decision to terminate the agreement with Rigas Satiksme municipal public transport company on implementation the Skanste tram project co-funded by the EU funds, the agency reported LETA.
Latvian Police bust drug ring, seize 10 kg of carfentanil in sweeping operation
Police in April detained a group of seven drug dealers and seized more than 10 kilos of carfentanil from them, LETA was told at the State Police.
New mayor elected in Jekabpils, prompting resignation of vice-mayor
Jekabpils vice mayor Aivars Kraps (Honor to Serve Our Latvia, GKML) was today elected the eastern Latvian city’s new mayor, prompting a resignation of former mayor Raivis Ragainis’ (Green Party of Latvia) deputy Liga Klavina (Green Party of Latvia), the local authority informed LETA.
Estonia: Criminal proceeding opened over domestic violence allegations against minister of IT
Law enforcement agencies in Estonia have opened criminal proceedings concerning reports of domestic violence allegedly committed against his ex-wife by Marti Kuusik, minister of IT and foreign trade in the new Estonian Cabinet sworn in on Monday, informed LETA/BNS.
Current financial regulator employee managed risk at bank when violations were made
The former management of Meridian Trade Bank could have caused losses to the bank by handing out loans for personal projects, the De facto investigative news show reported April 28. A striking detail is that the employee who was tasked to prevent such cases at the bank is now working at Latvia's finance watchdog, the Financial and Capital Markets Commission (FKTK), informed lsm.lv.
'Not guilty' verdict for Tartu Mill left unchanged
The verdict finding grain processing company AS Tartu Mill as a legal person and individuals Leonid Dulub and Priit Saar not guilty of a tax offense was left unchanged as the Supreme Court of Estonia did not admit into handling a notice of appeal by Public Prosecutor Marek Vahing, informed LETA/BNS.
Riga airport receives Aeroflot plane in advance safety regime
The Riga international airport today received an Aeroflot plane in an advanced safety regime, the airport’s representative Laura Karnite told.
Lithuanian haulers taking legal action against truck producers
Lithuanian transport companies are bringing anti-trust damages actions against Europe's largest truck manufacturers that several years ago were found by the European Commission to have been involved in a price-fixing cartel, according the business daily Verslo Zinios reported LETA/BNS.
Prosecutor asks Saeima to strip MP Zakatistovs of immunity from prosecution
The prosecutor’s office has asked Saeima to strip MP Atis Zakatistovs’ (KPV LV) of immunity from prosecution, reported LETA.
Office of Riga City Council city development committee head Roslikovs searched
On Wednesday, the State Security Service officials conducted searches in the office of Riga City Council city development committee chairman Aleksejs Roslikovs (Harmony), Riga City Council representative Baiba Gailite confirmed.
Amendments that stipulate transition to Latvian as sole instruction language in schools are in line with Constitution - Constitutional Court
Amendments to the Education Law that stipulate transition to Latvian as the sole instruction language in schools are in line with the Constitution, the Constitutional Court ruled today, reported LETA.
Estonia: Regulator applying for extension of prohibition on stay at Aidu wind farm
The Estonian Consumer Protection and Technical Regulatory Authority has applied for the Police and Border Guard Board to extend the ban on being on the territory of the Aidu wind farm until circumstances have been determined but allowed the developer to carry out all essential activities to do with ensuring safety, informed LETA/BNS.
Ukrainian court finds nationalization of PrivatBank illegal
A Ukrainian court ruled on Thursday that the 2016 nationalization of PrivatBank, which was owned by a powerful tycoon Ihor Kolomoysky, was illegal, informed LETA/BNS.
Investor Browder files Swedbank money laundering complaint in Latvia
Bill Browder, an investor who campaigns to expose corruption, has taken a criminal complaint against Swedbank to Latvian authorities, alleging it was involved in a Russian money laundering scandal, reported LETA.
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