Opposition party proposes EUR 200 one–time allowance for pensioners due to increase in energy prices
To mitigate the negative impact of rising energy prices, the Greens and Farmers Union (ZZS), which is in opposition, is proposing a one–time…
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Apartment prices in Latvia are rising; increase by 30% in new projects
Since the middle of last year, apartment prices in new projects have increased by about 20–30%, while in other apartment segments the price…
Increasing salaries – a priority for the Ministry of the Interior
For the next three years wage increase, fire–fighting vehicles purchase and strengthening the capacity of the Office of Citizenship and Migration Affairs are…
Latvian minister: there is gas in Inčukalns and we’re ready for the heating season
Inčukalns underground gas storage facility already has enough natural gas to cover Latvia’s needs during the next heating season, Latvian Minister of Economics…
Riga International Airport reports nearly three million passengers serviced this year
In the first seven months of 2022 Riga International Airport serviced at total of 2.8 million passengers, which is 302% more when compared…
Latvian State Revenue Service allows for extending tax payment terms to five years
As of Monday, 1 August, honest taxpayers who face financial difficulties for reasons outside their control have the option to request from the…
Latvia legally adopts a new form of leave of absence
Monday, 1 August, amendments to the Labour Law came to force, introducing a new form of leave of absence – caregiver’s leave. As…
Latvia goes back to buying Russian gas; authorities take notice
Latvian state company Latvijas gāze has started purchasing gas from Russia, as reported by LTV. The head of he company Aigars Kalvītis admits…
Retail trade turnover in Latvia down 0.7%
Compared to June 2021, total retail trade turnover reduced by 0.7% in June 2022. Turnover of retail trade in food products grew by…
