Latvian minister: green public procurement can offer opportunities to local producers
On Tuesday, the 4th of July, Latvia’s Cabinet of Ministers passed amendments to the Green Public Procurement (ZPI) requirements and their application, as…
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Latvian Competition Council permits Estonian Dragad join Latvijas maiznieks parent company
At the end of June, the Competition Council (KP) made the decision to permit Estonian investment company Dragad OÜ to join Estonia-based holding…
Tax revenue for first five months in Latvia exceed plan by 3.2%
Tax revenue in the first five months of 2023 reached EUR 5.387 billion, which is EUR 166.4 million or 3.2% more than planned,…
Natural gas consumption in Latvia down by 16% in Q1 2023
In Q1 2023 natural gas consumption in Latvia continued going down, as reported by the Public Utilities Commission (SPRK). SPRK notes that in…
NATO invites businesses to develop solutions for science-intensive technologies
NATO invites emerging businesses to develop solutions for various challenges that exist in science-intensive technology sectors in order to become eligible for funding…
Dundaga dairy cooperative to cease production in July
Dundaga Cooperative Society for Agricultural Services has decided to cease production of dairy products starting with July onward, as announced by the cooperative’s…
This year’s first African swine fever case recorded for domestic pigs in Latvia
This year’s first African swine fever (ASF) case was found among domestic pigs in Gulbene County in Latvia, as confirmed by the Food…
Russia added to list of low-tax and no-tax countries
On Tuesday, the 27th of June, Latvia’s government decided to adopt a new list of low-tax or no-tax countries and territories, expanding it…
Competition Council permits Eesti Gaas to purchase Gaso
Latvia’s Competition Council (KP) has permitted Estonian Eesti Gaas to acquire decisive influence over JSC Latvijas gāze’s owned gas distribution system operator in…
