A paradox! Latvia’s transport sector requires enormous investments, minister assures
Generally speaking, so far the success of Latvia’s transport sector in the use of European Union funds has been poor, says Latvian Minister…
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Same-sex marriages legal in Estonia; couples will be able to adopt children as well
As of the 1st of January 2024 same-sex marriages are legal in Estonia. On the 20th of June 2023 the Estonian parliament passed…
Partnership institute issue in Latvia remains a controversial topic for Latvian residents
Over the course of almost four weeks Latvian residents have provided only 14.65% of the necessary signatures to initiate a referendum the repeal…
Minister: institutions have to agree on cooperation in the event of malfunctions of passenger trains
Companies and institutions have to reach an agreement on cooperation in the event of malfunctions of passenger trains, said Latvian Minister of Transport…
Russia reports accidental release of air bombs on its territory
During the mass air attack of Ukraine on Tuesday, the 2nd of January, Russia accidentally bombed a village in Voronezh Oblast in Russia,…
Latvian State Security Service reports having detained a Russian spy
On the 20th of December 2023 Latvian State Security Service (VDD) detained a Russian citizen on suspicion of spying for Russian special services,…
With killing of Hamas leader Gaza war spreads to Lebanon
Israel killed Hamas deputy leader Saleh al-Arouri in a drone strike in the Lebanese capital Beirut on Tuesday, the 2nd of January, expanding…
Latvian Competition Council fines Latvian Motor Insurers’ Bureau for distorting competition
The Competition Council (KP) has applied a fine of EUR 336 086 on Latvian Motor Insurers’ Bureau (LTAB) for competition-distorting activities, as confirmed…
Profits of Latvian financial institutions reach 657.2 million in 11 months
In 11 months of 2023 Latvian monetary financial institutions, mainly banks, operated with profits of EUR 657.2 million, which is 2.2 times more…
