Latvian municipalities spend millions on benefits without clear justification, audit office concludes
An audit by the State Audit Office (SAO) in six municipalities has found that the benefits granted by municipalities – such as allowances,…
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Forecast: Thunderstorms and warm weather until the weekend
On Wednesday, the sun will alternate with clouds. By evening, rain is expected in western regions, and later also in parts of the…
WHO calls for increased budget for mental health
Europe spends more on improving the mental health of its population than any other region in the world, but with such high rates…
Several professions to be excluded from early retirement pension system in Latvia
Starting in 2027, all professions not associated with regular risks to health and life will be excluded from the circle of early retirement…
Britain suspends migrant applications for family reunification
Britain has said it will suspend applications from asylum seekers already in the country who request to bring in other family members to…
Latvia’s Prosecutor General seat: candidates and their professional paths
Candidates for the post of Prosecutor General include the incumbent Juris Stukāns, Constitutional Court judge and former prosecutor Juris Juriss, Riga Regional Prosecutor’s…
Experts: Israel is committing genocide in Gaza
The International Association of Genocide Scholars (IAGS) has issued a statement saying that Israel’s actions in the Gaza Strip meet the UN definition…
Moldovan elections: Europe must understand the stakes
In August, stickers with the slogan “Russia is not my enemy” appeared in store windows, lampposts and road signs in cities in Romania,…
Will ferry traffic return to Riga? Tallink sets out conditions
One of the challenges for restoring ferry traffic from Riga is the lack of a functioning terminal building, the communications director of the…
