All pupils to receive free lunches in Riga in September; changes to come in October
On 24 August Riga City Council approved the decision regarding changes to the financing of catering services for pupils of education facilities, also…
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President: Latvia’s nation has become more patriotic, national and more prepared to defend their country
In the six months since the start of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Latvia’s nation has become more patriotic, more national and more prepared…
UK minister in Estonia: Western support remains a constant thorn in the side of Putin
Western support for Ukraine remains a constant thorn in the side of Russian leader Vladimir Putin, and provides a real opportunity for the…
Latvijas Gāze to discontinue equalised payment option
From mid-September 2022 Latvijas gāze JSC (LG) will no longer offer equalised payment option to consumers in the country, according to the company’s…
PHOTO, VIDEO | Latvian police detain 14 people near monument’s demolition site in Pārdaugava
On Tuesday, 23 August, no major incidents were observed at Victory Park in Riga. Nevertheless, at the same time multiple people and different…
Baltic states urge EU to end tourist visas for Russians. What about other EU countries?
Calls to stop issuing tourist visas to Russians have been growing in the European Union for weeks. While states like Estonia are determined…
Six months in shadow of Russian-Ukrainian war: police in Latvia launch 125 criminal proceedings
In the last six months State Police in Latvia have launched a total of 125 criminal proceedings and 290 administrative violation procedures over…
Availability of energy resources remains chief concern for Latvian businesses
Most business in Latvia, particularly those in the manufacturing sector, are looking for ways to prepare for winter and avoid shutting down operations….
Latvian authorities continue measures to prevent imports and exports of goods under sanctions
In August there were attempts to bring over the border to Latvia from Belarus 22 080 kg of wood briquettes, 22 800 kg…
