All pupils to receive free lunches in Riga in September; changes to come in October
On 24 August Riga City Council approved the decision regarding changes to the financing of catering services for pupils of education facilities, also…
Category: Current news
President: Latvia’s nation has become more patriotic, national and more prepared to defend their country
In the six months since the start of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Latvia’s nation has become more patriotic, more national and more prepared…
PHOTO, VIDEO | Latvian police detain 14 people near monument’s demolition site in Pārdaugava
On Tuesday, 23 August, no major incidents were observed at Victory Park in Riga. Nevertheless, at the same time multiple people and different…
Latvian authorities continue measures to prevent imports and exports of goods under sanctions
In August there were attempts to bring over the border to Latvia from Belarus 22 080 kg of wood briquettes, 22 800 kg…
Residents gather around Soviet Victory Monument in Pārdaugava; police detain five
Despite the request to not gather, several dozen people came to the Soviet Victory Monument in Pārdaugava in the evening on Monday, 22…
History of Latvian teachers’ protests: LIZDA can and has accomplished much with strikes
Author: Ilona Bērziņa The council of Latvian Trade Union of Education and Science Employees (LIZDA) decided to organise an indefinite strike of education…
Latvia allocates additional funding to secure natural gas reserves
On Tuesday, 23 August, Latvia’s government approved the allocation of EUR 193.483 million from the state budget for emergencies in order to secure…
Though the week kicked off with rain in Latvia, the heat with come back
The start of the week will be cloudy and, at times, rainy in Latvia. Eastern parts, however, should prepare for sunny and dry…
Latvian National Alliance loses member to New Unity
MEP from Latvia and ex-Minister of Culture Dace Melbārde has left the National Alliance and has joined New Unity, as confirmed by the…
