August’s unemployment in Latvia reported higher than average in the EU
The level of unemployment in Latvia was 6.5% in August, and was higher than the average in the European Union and lower than…
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Latvia passes amendments on more support for residents and companies during energy crisis
On 29 September Latvia’s Saeima passed in the final reading amendments to the Law on Measures to Reduce Extreme Rise in Energy Prices…
Latvian parliament rejects multiple tax reduction proposals
On Thursday, 29 September, Latvia’s Saeima rejected multiple legislative drafts submitted by opposition deputies. Proposed amendments to the Law on Excise Duties suggested…
Latvia declares state of emergency in regions bordering Russia
Following the announcement of partial mobilisation in Russia, on 27 September Latvia’s government decided to declare a state of emergency in multiple regions…
General turnout on first early election day in Latvia higher than four years ago
On the first day, when Latvian voters were able to give their votes in advance for storage for the upcoming 14th Saeima elections,…
Latvia’s ruling coalition agrees on additional energy support for households and businesses
On Monday, 26 September, the ruling coalition in Latvia made the decision to approve the allocation of an additional amount of EUR 425…
One-third of Latvian residents unable to reduce energy consumption
To reduce costs owners of dwellings in Latvia plan to reduce energy consumption this year. They also consider making their home more energy…
Weather forecast for the last days of September in Latvia
The final days of September will be rainy. No major changes with air temperature are expected, as reported by Latvian State Environment, Geology…
Housing availability down, price rise fails to deter residents from purchasing dwellings
Q2 of 2022 was unfavourable for Latvian residents purchasing dwellings – housing availability is down across all Baltic States. According to Swedbank economist…
