Latvia’s unemployment in November reportedly higher than average in EU and Eurozone
In November 2022 unemployment in Latvia was 7.2%, and was higher than the average in the European Union and Eurozone, according to data…
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Latvian minister says it is too soon to speak of liquidation of Russian-standard railway lines
Commenting on the decision made by EU ministers of transport in December 2022, which states that Baltic States are to develop a plan…
Latvia’s defensive capabilities have increased a great deal in 2022
Latvia’s new Minister of Defence Ināra Mūrniece reported that last year the country managed to significantly enhance its defensive capabilities. Investments were directed…
Former Parex Bank owner’s apartment in Riga and house in Jurmala auctioned off
According to the announcement from court bailiff Andrejs Glumovs in the Latvian Herald indicates that on Friday, the 6th of January, it is…
Latvian state company to hire lawyers to settle dispute with US construction firm
Latvian State Real Estate (VNI) hired TGS Baltic LLC, Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz law firms in a procurement for a total…
State Agency of Medicines comments on shortage of antibiotics and ibuprofen in Latvia
In response to the concerns from residents and signals of a possible shortage of antibiotics for children in Latvia, the State Agency of…
Authorities commence criminal procedure against Latvian for taking part in Russian aggression
Latvia’s State Security Service (VDD) has commenced a criminal procedure against a Latvian citizen over suspicions of this person illegally participating in the…
LTV and LR at risk of losing content and capital investments
Latvian Public Mass Media Council (SEPLP) has stated in its announcement that its plans for public orders for 2023 were approved in an…
60% of respondents in Latvia have reduced electricity consumption
To reduce electricity consumption in their households, 60% of interviewed Latvian residents took measures to reduce everyday electricity consumption last year, according to…
