Saeima supports proposal to increase minimal wages in Latvia next year
On Thursday, 13 October, Latvia’s parliament passed in the second reading amendments to the Labour Law. These amendments are intended to set the…
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New Unity and Combined List disagree on different topics in second round of coalition talks
During the 12 October meeting New Unity and Combined List discussed topics on which the two parties have similar views and on which…
Saeima committee approves Rail Baltica legislative draft
On Wednesday, 12 October, Latvian Saeima’s Economic, Agricultural, Environmental and Regional Policy Committee approved in the third reading the Rail Baltica legislative draft….
Heating season starts for more than half of houses managed by RNP
So far heating has started being supplied to more than half of the buildings managed by Rīgas namu pārvaldnieks LLC (RNP) and connected…
IMF cuts Lithuania’s economic growth outlook for 2023 by half
According to the latest outlook from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), economic growth in Lithuania and other countries of the world may turn…
Latvian minister: we’re Nr. 1 when it comes to military aid for Ukraine
Latvia continues provided aid to Ukraine in its war against Russia. The country is Nr. 1 among countries when it comes to donations…
New Unity and Progressive Party disagree over budget topics in second round of talks
Political parties New Unity and Progressive Party have very similar views when it comes to legislative topics. However, the two parties have major…
Latvian State Audit: civil protection and catastrophe management system remains neglected
The civil protection and catastrophe management system largely remains neglected, and generally the civil protection system does not offer prerequisites for effective catastrophe…
LNG terminal’s tanker ship to be stationed in Finland, not Estonia
The tanker that will store and carry liquefied natural gas (LNG) will be stationed in Finland’s Inga, not Estonia’s Paldiski, as announced by…
