Latvian government to review report on the release of state-owned enterprises on the stock market
The Latvian Cabinet of Ministers has received a report from the Ministry of Finance on the release of state and municipal capital associations…
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Latvian government allocates EUR 4.4 million towards courses for Ukrainian refugees
Latvian government has decided to provide the Social Integration Fund (SIF) with financing of EUR 4.4 million so that the fund can implement…
Putin says Islamists orchestrated concert attack, implies Ukraine played role
Russian President Vladimir Putin admitted on Monday, the 25th of March, that Islamist militants were behind the deadly attack at a concert near…
Average electricity price goes up in Latvia
The average price of electricity went up by 31% in Latvia last week, reaching 84.46 EUR/Mwh, as reported by Latvenergo. Last week electricity…
VIDEO | Bridge collapses in Baltimore after being hit by ship; rescuers search for survivors
Rescuers searched for survivors after the 2.57 km-long Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed in the US port of Baltimore in the early hours…
Latvian Nature Conservation Agency urges residents to help rescue toads
For the third consecutive year Latvian Nature Conservation Agency (DAP) will organise a special campaign “Mission – Toad. Save a prince!”. As part…
Japan to sell fighter jets, retreating from post-war pacifist ideals
The Japanese government has approved the export of new fighter jets jointly developed with the UK and Italy, retreating from its pacifist stance,…
Tallinn mayor ousted in no-confidence vote
On the morning of Tuesday, the 26th of March, Tallinn Mayor Mihhail Kõlvart received a vote of no-confidence, which passed with 41 votes…
Alcohol in Latvia to be sold to individuals 20 years or older
Latvian Saeima’s Social and Employment Matters Committee passed the proposal for amendments to the Handling of Alcoholic Beverages Law. These amendments will ensure…
