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Fuel prices in Latvia approach critical threshold – experts predict changes in the car market

23.10.202623.10.2026 Ogres

Fuel prices in Latvia are approaching levels that have historically triggered a significant increase in interest in electric vehicles. If prices remain high…

Parents in Latvia may face higher costs – Puntulis considers changes to cultural education

22.10.202623.10.2026 Ogres

Budget cuts may be introduced in Latvia’s cultural sector, including the possible consolidation of museums, while parental contributions to cultural education could increase,…

Kulbergs’ government receives negative public rating – yet scores among Latvia’s highest in 18 years

21.10.202622.10.2026 Ogres

Public satisfaction with Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs’ (United List) government remained significantly negative more than a month before Latvia’s parliamentary elections. Nevertheless, its…

Kaspars Gorkšs appointed Director of Latvia’s State Chancellery

20.10.202621.10.2026 Ogres

The Latvian government on Tuesday approved the appointment of Kaspars Gorkšs, Director General of the Employers’ Confederation of Latvia (LDDK), as the new…

Funeral industry cartel uncovered in Latvia – competition watchdog imposes fines exceeding 47,000 euros

19.10.202620.10.2026 Ogres

Latvia’s Competition Council (KP) has uncovered a cartel in the funeral services industry and imposed fines totalling more than 47,000 euros on the…

Tax debts in Latvia reach 811 million euros – how much can the state no longer recover?

19.10.202625.10.2026 Ogres

Latvia’s total outstanding tax debts reached 811.701 million euros at the beginning of October 2026, including current debts, suspended debts and extended payment…

Latvia’s anti-corruption watchdog investigates large cash gifts to Stepaņenko from father living in Russia

16.10.202617.10.2026 Ogres

Latvia’s Corruption Prevention and Combating Bureau (KNAB) is conducting a preliminary administrative inquiry into substantial financial gifts received by Jūlija Stepaņenko, leader of…

Russian grain transit ban could cost Latvia 290 million euros annually and triple domestic rail freight costs

15.10.202616.10.2026 Ogres

Halting the transit of Russian grain through Latvia could result in annual losses of approximately 290 million euros for the transport and logistics…

Riga City Council approves ambitious Central Market renovation plans worth over 22 million euros

15.10.202618.10.2026 Ogres

Riga City Council has approved a proposal for the development of Riga Central Market, paving the way for long-term cooperation with the municipal…

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