University of Latvia to cut down number of faculties
The University of Latvia (LU) has plans to significantly cut down the number of active faculties, as LETA was told by the university’s…
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Minor damage to the battery turns electric cars into junk
For most electric cars it is impossible to repair even the smallest battery damage, which means that sometimes the cars are written off…
Chinese president prepares for a friendly visit to Moscow
Despite enormous pressure from the international community, Chinese President Xi Jinping is preparing for a visit to Moscow to meet with his old…
Meteorologists promise peaceful and rainy weather in Latvia
The week will start off with relatively peaceful weather – rain every now and then, wind speed will be slow and fog will…
Week in Lithuania: Tax reform package to be unveiled; Taiwanese fintech obtains Lithuanian license
This week, Lithuania expanded cooperation with Taiwan, and held joint military exercises with France, while the Lithuanian Orthodox Church is trying to reduce…
Putin visits Mariupol; Kremlin calls the accusations of ICC «unacceptable»
Only a day after the International Criminal Court (ICC) issued a warrant for his arrest, Russian President Vladimir Putin went to Mariupol, which…
Other prominent officials listed as accused in Riga ex-mayor’s criminal case
Aside from Latvian MEP and ex-Mayor of Riga Nils Ušakovs, Corruption Prevention and Combating Bureau (KNAB) also suspects ex-vice-mayor of Riga Andris Ameriks,…
Latvian State Revenue Service suspected of illegally calculating taxes on residents’ behalf
In an inspection case of actions of the State Revenue Service (VID), Latvia’s Ombudsman Juris Jansons found that this institution has illegally filled…
Eurostat: Latvia’s inflation higher than average in EU and Eurozone in February
In February 2023 inflation in Latvia was higher than average in the European Union and Eurozone, according to data published by Eurostat. Annual…
