Overtime, wages and downtime: why the Labour Law dispute has become critical for Latvia’s economy
A compromise with trade unions on amendments to the Labour Law must be found, and negotiations should not be suspended once again, Latvian…
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The construction cartel case returns to Parliament – dispute over secret recordings
The Saeima’s Legal Affairs Committee will consider the issue of whether materials from operational cases may be used in other proceedings, according to…
Cartels seen by all, but no longer provable? Supreme court ruling shakes established practice
While society awaits clear answers on how cartels and behind-the-scenes agreements among major businesses will be tackled in Latvia, public debate is increasingly…
Ministry of Transport requests urgent cost estimates for conservation of Rail Baltica bridge pillar
The Ministry of Transport (MoT) has instructed the national implementer of the Rail Baltica project in Latvia, Eiropas dzelzceļa līnijas (EDzL), to submit…
Producer prices in Latvia rise against the EU-wide trend
Industrial producer prices in Latvia increased by 1.4% in November last year compared with November 2024, placing Latvia among the 13 European Union…
The notorious Rail Baltica bridge pillar in the Daugava will be put into conservation for several years
The Rail Baltica bridge pillar driven into the River Daugava will be conserved this year, while its “deconservation” is most likely to take…
Rising excise duties on alcohol in Latvia may fuel smuggling, retailers warn
An increase in excise duties on alcoholic beverages and tobacco products will pose serious challenges for retailers, said Raimonds Okmanis, Chairman of the…
“Rīgas meži”: The forestry sector will continue to be affected by geopolitical and economic challenges
The forestry sector will continue to be influenced by geopolitical and economic challenges, while a significant paradigm shift is emerging in the understanding…
Agricultural conditions in Latvia are becoming increasingly challenging each year, expert says
The situation in Latvian agriculture is becoming more complicated with each passing year, primarily due to climatic conditions, said Juris Lazdiņš, Chairman of…
