The most important political issues covered by TBT
Ventspils Mayor Aivars Lembergs go on a hunger strike
Lithuania`s Social Liberal Party join the ruling political coalition
Russian diplomat expulsion from Latvia
Police work and how is the government going to solve this problem
Russia expelled Latvian diplomat from Russia
Corrupt judges face jail time
One of the most important political issues covered by The Baltic Times is the article about embattled Ventspils Mayor Aivars Lembergs who has announced that he would go on a hunger strike to protest alleged violations of his constitutional rights. Aivars Lembergs is suspected of large-scale bribery, tax evasion and fraud. His domestic assets have been places under arrest. Also his foreign assets, including those under his children`s names, have been put under arrest. He maintains his innocence, claiming that the charges are politically motivated.
Lithuania`s Social Liberal Party announced that it will join the nation`s ruling political coalition. The decision was a surprise to many observers as it came after several days of wavering and strong statements that the party would stay in the opposition camp.…
