Peak in electricity prices observed in Latvia on 21 July
According to information from Nord Pool, this evening, 21 July, electricity prices in Latvia will reach their all-time peak. Average price of electricity…
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Importing certain goods from Russia and Belarus to Latvia is permitted, but there are strict rules
It is permitted for residents in Latvia to import certain excise goods from Russia and Belarus without paying the tax, but only once…
Survey: every sixth Latvian resident to receive a raise thanks to price rise compensation
As a result of efforts to compensate the rapidly growing everyday expenses, 16% of Latvian residents have received a raise. Most of those…
Activity on Latvian housing market remains high despite price surge and deficit
Latvian residents continue buying homes and build private homes despite the increase in both utility payments and different construction costs, the deficit of…
Famous Latvian boxer announces plans to enter political arena; the public is divided
On 18 July Latvian boxer Mairis Briedis made an announcement on his Instagram page that he plans to enter the political arena and…
Summer – the season of broken wind shields in Latvian
This year the insurer has paid has paid EUR 1.7 million in insurance claims submitted for broker car wind shields already, as reported…
Latvian ministry suggests extending state of emergency on Belarusian border until November
Latvian Ministry of the Interior plans to suggest to the government to extent the state of emergency on the border with Belarus until…
Europe’s next package of sanctions to focus on exports of Russian gold
In its next package of sanctions the European Union plans to focus on exports of Russian gold and prevent attempts of circumvention of…
Natural disasters cause serious problems for Latvian farmers
The almost day-long rain and strong wing that recently visited Latvia have slashed crops in many parts of Latvia. Crops in Kuzeme and…
