Ministry of Health to look for ways to reduce taxes for prescribed medicines
To stabilise prices of medicines, Latvia’s Ministry of Health has started looking for ways to reduce taxes for all prescribed medicines, said the…
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Latvian PM composes committee for EU funds
Latvian Prime Minister Krišjānis Kariņš has signed the order for the formation of a thematic committee for EU funds, as confirmed by the…
Latvian parliament reviews eID card issue procedure; deadline removed
In the final reading on Thursday, the 23rd of February, the Saeima passed amendments to the Personal Identification Documents Law. These amendments provide…
Latvians donate aid worth EUR 38 million to Ukraine
Since the start of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Latvian residents and companies have donated aid worth a total of EUR 38 million…
Russian products end up on European market through resellers
Russian-made products end up on the European market, Latvia included, likely thanks to resellers from third countries, explains President of Latvian Traders Association…
Latvian teachers threaten government with nation-wide strike
Latvian Association of Education and Science Workers (LIZDA) has sent a letter to the government, the Saeima and other state institutions. In it,…
Betting platform predicts Latvia’s Egils Levits has 40% probability of being re-elected as president
Bookmakers estimate the chances of Egils Levits becoming re-elected as President of Latvia with a mere 40% probability. The possible victory of some…
Child maintenance dodgers owe Latvian Maintenance Guarantee Fund EUR 345 million
According to documents the Ministry of Justice submitted to the government, nearly 42 000 child maintenance dodgers owe the Maintenance Guarantee Fund (UGF)…
Inflation still exists, but there is no reason for it – claims economist
Consumer prices grew by 21.5% in January, when compared with the same month of 2022. This means inflation in Latvia has become much…
