Latvia’s GDP down 0.1% in Q3 2023; Estonia’s GDP down 2.5%
The Central Statistical Bureau of Latvia reports that in Q3 2023, as compared to the same period of 2022, Latvia’s GDP went down…
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Committee challenges certain budget revenue initiatives in Latvian Saeima
On Tuesday, the 14th of November, Saeima’s Economic, Agricultural, Environmental and Regional Policy Committee decided not to support amendments to the Law on…
Estonian PM to run for NATO leadership position
Estonian public media ERR reports with reference to Politico that Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas has officially confirmed her interest to become the…
Latest inflation data: which prices have increased the most in Latvia?
Consumer prices in October 2023, when compared to September, went down in Latvia by 0.4%. Over the course of the year, however, prices…
VIDEO | Biden and Xi meeting to discuss differences between the two powers
US President Joe Biden will meet Chinese President Xi Jinping for the first time in a year on Wednesday, the 15th of November,…
Latvian PM promises reduced VAT for fruits and vegetables
Next year it is planned to apply a reduced – 12% – VAT rate for fresh fruits and vegetables. The ruling coalition agreed…
NATO suspends CFE treaty as Russia withdraws
NATO allies said they condemn Russia’s decision as of Tuesday, the 7th of November, to withdraw from the Treaty on Conventional Forces in…
Meteorological winter expected in Latvia’s eastern territories
Although last week there was proper autumn weather in Latvia, this week it will be replaced by conditions typical for winter – wet…
Finland mulls border closure as asylum seeker numbers rise from Russia
The Finnish government said on Tuesday, the 14th of November, that Russia had recently allowed asylum seekers to enter its territory without the…
