Experts criticize Siliņa’s “restart”: it will do nothing for the economy
From an economic perspective, there is nothing in Prime Minister Evika Siliņa’s (JV) proposed government “restart” plan that could provide any additional boost,…
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Alcohol prices on a rise in Latvia – how much does wine, beer and strong beverages cost now?
From Saturday, the 1st of March, excise duty rates for all types of alcoholic beverages in Latvia will increase, as reported by the…
Krauze: we cannot appoint people to port management if they do not have support from entrepreneurs
The Ministry of Transport has failed to appoint its representative – Inguna Strautmane – to the Board of Ventspils Freeport. According to unofficial…
Entrepreneurs demand: Latvia’s port development and state fund use must be evaluated in government restart
Opinion piece “The Ministry of Transport has become one of the most problematic institutions, directly impacting Latvia’s economic development. If Prime Minister Evika…
Green policy only in words: Ministry of Transport is destroying the “Greenest” Coal Terminal in Baltics
Latvia prides itself on its commitment to implementing the principles of the European Green Deal. However, at the same time, state institutions are…
BNN INTERVIEW | Filips Rajevskis: one of the biggest problems is that there hasn’t been change in political elite for a long time
Who much will Latvia be influenced by Donald Trump’s presidency in the US? How strong is the ruling coalition in Latvia and how…
Šlesers on transit: Latvia cannot afford to lose port industry
The transit industry is a major economic pillar that affects the country’s development and future. It provided significant contribution to the state budget…
Expert: prescription fee is a new bureaucratic burden
The EUR 0.75 co-payment for every prescription in place as of the 1st of January 2025 is not a good solution, says Vice-Dean…
Rimi: Latvian government’s price reduction plans resemble methods used by the USSR
If the Saeima unjustifiably limits opportunities to engage in business, we will turn to the Constitutional Court, LETA was told by Board Chairman…
