Latvian Saeima submits legislative amendments to limit gambling
On Tuesday, 17 May, the Saeima’s Budget and Finance Committee conceptually passed amendments to the Law on Gambling and Lotteries. These amendments provide…
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Day 82 of war in Ukraine: Part of Azovstal defenders evacuated, missiles hit Lviv Region, evidence of new mass grave
In Ukraine on Tuesday, May 17, the exchange of Ukrainian solders is awaited after a part of the long-besieged defenders of the Azovstal…
Latvia’s GDP growth reportedly more rapid than the average in Europe
Compared to the same period of 2021, Latvia’s GDP in Q1 2022 turned out more rapid that the average in the European Union,…
Procession to be held to demand demolishing of Soviet monument in Pārdaugava
On Friday, 20 May, a procession will be organised in Riga to demand the immediate demolishing of the Soviet monument in Victory Park….
Number of Ukrainian refugees in Latvia close to 29 000
Since the start of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine a total of 28 920 Ukrainian civilians have been registered in Latvia as refugees. 23…
Latvian PM counters National Alliance’s blackmail with minister’s dismissal
In response to «blackmail attempt» by the National Alliance, Latvia’s Prime Minister Krišjānis Kariņš has decided to request dismissal for Minister of Economics…
Tourist accommodation establishments in Latvia report growing numbers of guests
In March 2022 the number of foreign and resident visitors comprised 108.8 thousand, which is 2.3 times more than in March 2021 and…
Sweden decides to take the NATO course
Sweden will request NATO membership, as announced by Sweden’s PM Magdalena Andersson, adding that this step is intended to deter Russia from aggression….
Estonian unemployed number down by 9,200 on year
In the first quarter of 2022, the Estonian labour force participation rate was 73.1%, the employment rate was 69%, and the unemployment rate…
