Ombudsman: it’s wrong to make decisions without asking children
When making decisions, we have to listen to what children want, stressed Latvian Ombudsman Juris Jansons in an interview to TV3 programme 900…
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Economists say Latvia’s economy may become worse
In the second half of the year Latvia’s economy may become worse, and the coming years are promised to be challenging, according to…
Latvia may receive up to EUR 200 million of support to enhance energy independence
To enhance energy independence in Latvia, the country may receive 100 – 200 million euros from European Union’s new RePowerEU fund. The option…
Economy of Estonia expanded 4.3% on year
In Estonia, economic growth in to the first quarter of 2022 reached 4.3%, according to official statistics. Statistics Estonia wrote in a press…
Court of law receives criminal case against Latvian ex-Minister of Health
Prosecution office has sent a criminal case against former Latvian Minister of Health Ilze Viņķele for inaction in the procurement of Covid-19 vaccines….
Latvia’s GDP up 6.7% in first quarter of 2022
Compared to Q1 2021, gross domestic product (GDP) rose by 6.7% in Q1 2022, according to seasonally and calendar non-adjusted data at constant…
Court in Latvia recognises «existence of public legal relationships» of same-sex couples
Although the first sentence of Section 110 of the Constitution of the Republic of Latvia makes it clear that «the State shall protect…
With Indriksone picked to become Minister of Economics, Dzintars to replace her in the Saeima
On Tuesday, 31 May, Latvia’s Saeima Mandates, Ethics and Submissions Committee supported the decision to approve 13th Saeima deputy’s status for Normunds Dzintars,…
Day 95 of war in Ukraine: Invaders break into Severodonetsk, Ukrainians regain territory in south, French journalist killed
On Tuesday, May 31, urban warfare takes place in Severodonetsk, a city that could allow the invading Russian troops to seize the last…
