Latvian Seaima reserves 116016 as emergency number for women victims of violence
On Thursday, the 11th of May, Latvia’s parliament passed in the final reading amendments to the Law on Electronic Communications, reserving 116016 as…
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Financial literacy of Latvian residents remains largely unchanged since 2015
On Wednesday, the 10th of May, the head of Financial Literacy Office of the Bank of Latvia Aija Brikše reported at a discussion…
New Unity selects Edgars Rinkēvičs as their presidential candidate in Latvia
New Unity has announced that their candidate for the upcoming presidential elections will be Latvia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Edgars Rinkēvičs, as confirmed…
European Parliament supports European Union’s joining of Istanbul Convention
On Wednesday, the 10th of May, the European Parliament approved the European Union’s joining of the Convention on preventing and combating violence against…
Latvian advertisers warn about internet censorship
Latvian Advertising Association (LRA) has turned to residents with an announcement in which they warn about Ministry of Finance potentially trying to block…
Despite the security risks, Germany to sign a contract with a Chinese company
The German government has announced that it will continue work on a controversial plan to sell parts of a Hamburg port terminal to…
Latvia’s President Egils Levits reconsiders – will not run for re-election
Latvia’s President Egils Levits has changed his mind about the upcoming presidential elections and will not run as a candidate, as reported by…
New Unity may have three aces up its sleeve for upcoming presidential elections
New Unity’s presidential candidates could include Minister of Foreign Affairs Edgars Rinkēvičs, European Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis, MEP Sandra Kalniete or someone else, said…
Medical workers gather for protest outside Saeima
Several hundred people gathered for a protest outside the Saeima in the morning on Thursday, the 11th of May. Participants prepared posters that…
