CSP data indicates higher education means more opportunities on labour market
41.2% of 820.5 thousand employed persons aged 25 and over in Latvia had higher education at the beginning of 2021. Since the Population…
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BNN ASKS | Hospital: spread of coxsackievirus on a rise among children in Latvia
Experts report rapid spread of coxsackievirus infections among children in Latvia. It is possible that this is due to the long period of…
Latvian VID uncover more than 400 attempts to breach sanctions against Russia and Belarus
The State Revenue Service (VID) uncovered more than 400 cases when individuals attempted to breach the sanctions imposed on Russia and Belarus, as…
Latvian Saeima committee supports demolition of Victory Monument in Pārdaugava
On Tuesday, 14 June, Latvian Saeima’s Education, Culture and Science Committee passed in the final reading urgent legislative draft that provides for the…
PHOTO | Ukrainian and US ambassadors attend event of Commemoration Day for the Victims of Communist Genocide in Latvia
On 14 June Latvia commemorates the mass deportations of Latvian residents performed by the violent Stalinist regime in 1941. More than 15 000…
Latvian government cancels mandatory biofuel mixing for 1.5 years
On Tuesday, 14 June, when approving amendments to Cabinet of Ministers requirements on fuel and diesel fuel compliance evaluation, the government decided to…
Monkey pox added to list of infectious diseases
On Tuesday, 14 June, Latvia’s government decided to add monkey pox to the list of infectious diseases, stressing that it is an infectious…
Amnesty International accuses Russia of war crimes
In its latest report Amnesty International accuses Russia of committing war crimes in Ukraine. The international human rights organisation claims hundreds of civilians…
US prepared to provide arms to fuel Ukraine’s victory over Russia
US Secretary of Defence Lloyd Austin said his country is prepared to supply the arms Ukraine needs to win against Russia, as reported…
