Latvian government targets fuel prices – retailers may have to pay 100% of “excess profits”
On Thursday, the Saeima referred a draft law on introducing a solidarity payment for fuel retailers to the Budget and Finance (Tax) Committee…
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Cyclone approaching Latvia: rain, snow, and winds up to 20 m/s
On Wednesday, cloud cover will slightly increase, with sunshine alternating with clouds. Dry weather will still prevail, according to the Latvian Environment, Geology…
After sunny days, a cyclone is coming: rain and strong winds to reach Latvia
On Tuesday and Wednesday, the sky will have variable cloud cover, with clearer conditions more frequent at night, according to the Latvian Environment,…
“What next – will we pour pension money into concrete?” Welfare Minister sharply rejects merger with Health Ministry
The proposal to merge the Ministry of Health of Latvia and the Ministry of Welfare of Latvia is “categorically unacceptable,” as the priority…
Rain will continue on Friday, but weather will improve over the weekend in Latvia
Rainy weather is still expected in many areas on Friday, but over the weekend and at the beginning of the new workweek there…
Latvian Saeima strengthens protection of journalists against abusive litigation
Members of the Saeima today adopted, in the third reading, amendments to the Law on the Protection of Persons Involved in the Public…
Demographic crisis deepens in Latvia: deaths significantly exceed births
In the first two months of this year, 1,761 newborns were registered in Latvia, which is 0.6% (or 10 births) fewer than in…
Small schools in Latvia face funding cuts as government changes rules
In the future, the state will fully fund teachers’ salaries only for schools that meet the criteria for student numbers and class organisation…
Five psychiatric hospitals in Latvia to be merged into a single centre
On Tuesday, the government approved the integration of five psychiatric hospitals into the National Mental Health Centre, with the process expected to be…
