People in Latvia will be able to “ban” themselves from taking out loans – parliament adopts major changes
The Latvian parliament on Thursday adopted amendments to the Consumer Rights Protection Law giving consumers the right to indicate through credit information bureaus…
“We are in control”: US secretly establishes oil corridor through Strait of Hormuz
The US military has secretly established a shipping corridor through the Strait of Hormuz to transport millions of barrels of oil through the…
Latvian parliament gives “green light” to possible state involvement in airBaltic rescue
The Latvian parliament on Thursday gave its preliminary approval to possible state participation in the financial stabilisation of national airline airBaltic, including the…
Latvia wants to legalise “ethical hackers’” access to information systems
The Latvian Ministry of Defence has drafted amendments that would provide a legal framework allowing “good-faith security researchers and cybersecurity enthusiasts” to access…
Estonians plan to take over Rīgas piena kombināts and Valmieras piens
Falber Investments, the parent company of Estonian raw milk producer Agrone, has signed an agreement to acquire the Rīgas piena kombināts group, which…
Up to thirty million euros more for airBaltic? Latvian parliamentary committee backs state involvement
The Saeima Budget and Finance (Taxation) Committee on Wednesday approved in principle the state’s potential participation in the financial stabilisation of Latvia’s national…
“It is a political retirement home.” Latvian prime minister sharply criticises management of state-owned companies
The governance model of state-owned companies is in a critical state, and their management structures often serve as “political retirement homes,” Prime Minister…
What will happen to the goods left in Mere stores? Latvia comes up with a solution
Food suppliers to the Mere retail chain have been given the opportunity to recover goods belonging to them, the Latvian Ministry of Agriculture…
CSDD Supervisory Board resigns in Latvia
The Supervisory Board of Latvia’s Road Traffic Safety Directorate (CSDD) has submitted a letter of resignation to Transport Minister Rihards Kozlovskis (JV), while…
