Frosty weather will remain in Latvia on weekend; warmer weather expected next week
Although the week started off with intense snowing in Kurzeme and Vidzeme, in the past couple of days there hasn’t been much snowing…
Author: Ogres
Denmark passes law banning Quran burning
The Danish Parliament on Thursday, the 7th of December, passed a law banning the burning of the Quran, with Justice Minister Peter Hummelgaard…
Food prices on a rise in Latvia
Consumer prices in November 2023, as compared to October, did not change in Latvia. However, when compared to 2022, prices went up by…
BBC says Russia is recruiting migrants from Finnish border for war in Ukraine
On the 7th of December, the British media BBC reported that Russia is recruiting asylum seekers detained near its border with Finland for…
Latvian government decides to set VAT for fruits, berries and vegetables at 12% for one year
On Thursday, the 7th of December, the Saeima passed in the final reading amendments to the Value Added Tax Law, setting the VAT…
Denmark passes law banning Qura burning
The Danish Parliament on Thursday, the 7th of December, passed a law banning the burning of the Quran, with Justice Minister Peter Hummelgaard…
Putin’s threats towards Latvia may become more frequent
Director of NATO Strategic Communications Centre of Excellence Jānis Sārts mentioned in an interview to Latvijas Radio on the 8th of December that…
Latvia plans to significantly increase kindergarten teachers’ wages
From the 1st January 2024 onward, according to the Latvian government’s approved teachers’ pay rate rise schedule, it is planned to increase the…
Opinion: it will be a real challenge for municipalities to survive
Although next year’s state budget is generally considered “rather good”, it will not be an easy time for municipalities, said the Executive Director…
