Rising excise duties on alcohol in Latvia may fuel smuggling, retailers warn
An increase in excise duties on alcoholic beverages and tobacco products will pose serious challenges for retailers, said Raimonds Okmanis, Chairman of the…
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Western Europe in snow and cold; Amsterdam airport running out of de-icing fluid
The first major storm of the year has hit Europe’s Atlantic coast, and it is expected to bring more snow and ice, Reuters…
US monitors Russian tanker; Moscow sends naval ships to guard it
Russia has sent naval ships to guard an oil tanker after it was reported that US forces were tracking it in the Atlantic…
What is happening at Dailes Theatre? Actress speaks publicly about mass layoffs
Dailes Theatre actress Lelde Dreimane has revealed that the new year began for her in a highly unusual and distressing way. She says…
US pledges support for security guarantees for Ukraine in Paris
US representatives, meeting in Paris with members of the Coalition of Willing, have pledged to provide Ukraine with security guarantees, which would also…
Disability status in Latvia fails to work as intended – State Audit Office issues harsh conclusions
Disability status in Latvia only partially fulfills its intended purpose, while the support system is fragmented and unequal, according to the State Audit…
Frost down to –15°C expected in Latvia
On Wednesday, the sun will appear more frequently between the clouds. Snow is still expected in many places overnight, but during the day…
Estonia faces flu drug shortage; calls to prescribe only to at-risk patients
Alina Terep, head of the Estonian Family Physicians Association, has warned that as the flu epidemic continues, there may be a shortage of…
Promised pay rises, but no money secured: FDC criticizes government decision on teachers’ salaries
The Cabinet of Ministers’ decision on the schedule for increasing the minimum pay rate for teachers does not comply with the requirements of…
