Pay gap between men and women at 17.1% in Latvia
The Central Statistical Bureau of Latvia reports that, based on provisional data, in 2022 the average gross hourly earnings of women were 17.1%…
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Evidence casts doubt on the Coast Guard’s actions before the migrant boat capsizing
The evidence obtained about the tragic capsizing of the migrant boat, which possibly claimed hundreds of lives, shows that the information from the…
Tire producer Pirelli blocks China’s influence
Italy has decided to block the efforts of a Chinese state-owned company to take control of the well-known tire manufacturer Pirelli, the BBC…
National Alliance suggests denouncing legal aid treaty with Russia
Political party National Alliance (NA) has submitted a suggestion to the Saeima to denounce the legal aid treaty between Latvia and Russia in…
All moped car drivers in Estonia will need a license
The Estonian Ministry of Economy is working on a draft law, which stipulates that all moped car drivers will have to obtain a…
Bank of Latvia upgrades GDP growth outlook to 1.2% for 2023
The Bank of Latvia has upgraded the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) growth outlook for 2023 from the previously predicted 0.5% to 1.2%,…
Disappointed with LPV and Stability becoming closer, prominent leader leaves LPV faction
One of the leaders of Honour to Serve Riga political party Olegs Burovs, who was elected to the 14th Saeima from Latvia in…
Saeima speaker sees no reason to negotiate with ZZS and Progressive Party on a government level
Because of the participation of the Union of Greens and Farmers (ZZS) and Progressive Party in destabilisation of the situation with their vote…
Week in Lithuania: Seimas fall session to start with no-confidence vote; faster power grid synchronization approved
In Lithuania, the Speaker of the Seimas has turned to the Ethics Commission in connection with the MP’s statements about Jews, while the…
