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…
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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…
Venezuela continues “fighting” for Guyana controlled Essequibo region
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro is pressing ahead with plans to take over the oil-rich region of Essequibo, controlled by Guyana, by ordering the…
Woman in Latvia earn only 83 cents for every one euro earned by men
The average gross hourly earnings of women in Latvia in 2022 were 17.1% lower than earnings of men, as reported by the Gender…
Solvita Āboltiņa to be appointed as Latvia’s ambassador to the Netherlands
Latvia’s ambassador to Italy Solvita Āboltiņa will be appointed as the country’s ambassador to the Netherlands, as reported by LTV. Āboltiņa as a…
