Other prominent officials listed as accused in Riga ex-mayor’s criminal case
Aside from Latvian MEP and ex-Mayor of Riga Nils Ušakovs, Corruption Prevention and Combating Bureau (KNAB) also suspects ex-vice-mayor of Riga Andris Ameriks,…
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Latvian State Revenue Service suspected of illegally calculating taxes on residents’ behalf
In an inspection case of actions of the State Revenue Service (VID), Latvia’s Ombudsman Juris Jansons found that this institution has illegally filled…
Eurostat: Latvia’s inflation higher than average in EU and Eurozone in February
In February 2023 inflation in Latvia was higher than average in the European Union and Eurozone, according to data published by Eurostat. Annual…
Sudden shocks in US banking system opens opportunities for future pensioners, says investment expert
SEB Bank Wealth Management chairman Jānis Rozenfelds has released an optimistic explanation for the situation in regards to the shocking news reported this…
China sends weapons and armor to Russia
Customs data reveal that China has made deliveries of weapons, drones, and armor to Russia using routes through Turkey and the United Arab…
Latvian medical workers to join teachers in strike
Organisations representing medical workers and their members are committed to go on strike and join the protest planned by teachers in April, said…
Latvian Ministry of Education reconsiders and restores full funding for three Olympic athletes
The Ministry of Education and Science (IZM) plans to provide full financing for Latvian Olympic athletes Aļona Ostapenko, Toms Skujiņš and Krists Neilands….
Poland to send fighter jets to Ukraine
Poland will be the first NATO country to send fighter jets to Ukraine to expand Ukrainian capabilities to fight against the occupants, BBC…
Latvian corruption watchdog commences new criminal procedure against Riga’s ex-mayor
The Corruption Prevention and Combating Bureau (KNAB) has commenced a new criminal procedure against MEP and ex-mayor of Riga Nils Ušakovs. He confirmed…
