Ombudsman: human trafficking remains a serious problem
Behind attractive job offers there often hides dishonest and even criminal intent. This is why the ombudsman urges residents to be vigilant when…
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Teachers in Latvia expected to get raises next school year
Starting with 2022/2023 school year the lowest monthly rate of teachers in Latvia will increase by 8.4% – from EUR 830 to EUR…
BNN ASKS | Economist: markup for gas imports will exceed one billion euros for Latvia
«The rise of natural gas tariffs is natural because gas prices on the European market are very high. Currently prices fluctuate around 100…
Estonia battles crude pollution on beach of Tallinn
Estonian Rescue Board and North Tallinn district and Environment Board have commenced the cleanup of a leak of crude that was found in…
Average economic growth in Latvia expected at 4.2% a year by 2030
Latvia’s Ministry of Economics predicts the national economy will increase by an average of 4.2% a year between 2022 and 2030. Between 2031…
Covid-19 spread returns to levels of May in Latvia
Yesterday the biggest cumulative Covid-19 index was observed in Latvia since the start of May. The number of cases increased from 2287.2 to…
Russian army blamed for deaths of at least 346 children
Since the start of the Russian-Ukrainian war at least 346 children have been killed in attacks carried out by Russian forces. At least…
Latvia plans to adopt a general state defence service
Considering the threats coming from Russia and the need to improve the recruitment system, Latvia’s Ministry of Defence will suggest adopting in the…
Economist: energy will definitely remain expensive in the future
Energy will definitely remain expensive in the future, said governor of the Bank of Latvia Mārtiņš Kazāks in an interview to LTV programme…
