No clearance – no office? Latvian minister explains rules for municipal leaders
Approximately 80 senior municipal officials have so far received the required clearance to work with state secrets, Minister for Smart Administration and Regional…
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Changeable weather in the coming days – what to expect
On Friday, skies will be overcast, and rain is expected at times across most of the country, with the heaviest precipitation forecast for…
General government debt per capita in Latvia reaches 10,600 euros
At the end of June this year, Latvia’s general government debt amounted to €10,600 per capita, according to information published by the Fiscal…
Today will be cloudy and rainy – what to know before heading out
On Thursday, the weather will be cloudy, and rain is expected in some areas, mainly in the western and central regions. In the…
Consumer Rights Centre fines Ride with 10,000 euros for continuing services in early October
The Consumer Rights Protection Centre (PTAC) has imposed a 10,000 euro fine on e-bike sharing operator Ride Mobility (“Ride”) for failing to comply…
Latvia records one of the fastest growth rates in new car registrations in the EU
Between January and September this year, new passenger car registrations in Latvia increased by 35.7%, marking one of the fastest growth rates in…
Latvian president ready to review law on withdrawal from the Istanbul Convention
If the Saeima passes the opposition- and Union of Greens and Farmers (ZZS)-backed bill to withdraw Latvia from the Istanbul Convention, President Edgars…
“Pay for outcomes,” not a receipt for every visit — Latvia’s MoH presents hospital reform
The Ministry of Health (MoH) proposes to move to a three-tier hospital model by 2029 instead of the current five levels, to introduce…
Latvian politicians concerned about the influx of Anglicisms – call to strengthen the prestige of the language
Several politicians, following the government’s report to the Saeima on efforts to preserve the state language, emphasised the need to nurture the Latvian…
