CSB reports increasing numbers of tourists visiting Latvia
In April 2022 the number of foreign and resident visitors comprised 145 thousand, which is 2.8 times more than in April 2021. As…
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Eurobarometer data indicates most residents satisfied with EU’s reaction to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
European residents generally support the security and defence policy and expect the EU to gradually end its dependence on Russian energy resources, according…
CSP data indicates higher education means more opportunities on labour market
41.2% of 820.5 thousand employed persons aged 25 and over in Latvia had higher education at the beginning of 2021. Since the Population…
BNN ASKS | Hospital: spread of coxsackievirus on a rise among children in Latvia
Experts report rapid spread of coxsackievirus infections among children in Latvia. It is possible that this is due to the long period of…
Latvian VID uncover more than 400 attempts to breach sanctions against Russia and Belarus
The State Revenue Service (VID) uncovered more than 400 cases when individuals attempted to breach the sanctions imposed on Russia and Belarus, as…
Latvian Saeima committee supports demolition of Victory Monument in Pārdaugava
On Tuesday, 14 June, Latvian Saeima’s Education, Culture and Science Committee passed in the final reading urgent legislative draft that provides for the…
PHOTO | Ukrainian and US ambassadors attend event of Commemoration Day for the Victims of Communist Genocide in Latvia
On 14 June Latvia commemorates the mass deportations of Latvian residents performed by the violent Stalinist regime in 1941. More than 15 000…
Latvian government cancels mandatory biofuel mixing for 1.5 years
On Tuesday, 14 June, when approving amendments to Cabinet of Ministers requirements on fuel and diesel fuel compliance evaluation, the government decided to…
Monkey pox added to list of infectious diseases
On Tuesday, 14 June, Latvia’s government decided to add monkey pox to the list of infectious diseases, stressing that it is an infectious…
