Latvian exports and imports demonstrate growth in March 2022
In March 2022 the foreign trade turnover of Latvia amounted to EUR 3.95 billion, which at current prices was 37.3 % larger than…
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UK Prime Minister visits Sweden and Finland as countries prepare NATO announcement
The non-NATO Nordic countries of Sweden and Finland are hosting British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Wednesday, May 11. That is around a…
Latvian Saeima committee doubles down on proposal to demolish Victory Monument
On Wednesday, 11 May, the majority of Saeima Foreign Affairs Committee decided to submit to the Saeima amendments that lift legislative obstacles on…
Day 77 of war in Ukraine: US prepares 40 bln dollar support package, Mariupol defenders show photos, videos from siege
In Ukraine on Wednesday, May 11, the belief in the ability to win the war was increased by the decision of US legislators…
Police in Riga restrict access to Victory Monument entirely
Police in Riga have completely restricted access to the monument in Victory Park, as confirmed by State Police. On Wednesday, 11 May, Latvian…
Latvia discusses lifting PIT from employers’ paid childbirth benefits
The benefit paid to employees in the event of childbirth in the family is planned to lose PIT application. This is provided by…
Farmers: food prices in Latvia may reach new heights this autumn
«More and more external factors emerge and strike at the food industry. This industry is in a state of crisis. Food is becoming…
Police in Riga disperse last people gathered at Victory Park; several detained
Latvian State Police dispersed the last groups of people who gathered at Victory Park in Riga. Several people were detained using force, as…
Ukrainian civilian deaths at war could exceed 3 381 by thousands, UN says
The UN’s current official number of civilian deaths in Ukraine since Russia invaded the country on February 24 could be higher by several…
