Minister’s party distances from his decision to reinstate VID director general
After a meeting of the government coalition held on Monday, the 16th of January, Combined List (AS) Saeima faction chairman Edgars Tavars told…
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Ombudsman invites Saeima to ratify Istanbul Convention
Latvia’s ombudsman invites the 14th Saeima to ratify the Istanbul Convention, which is something the previous Saeima failed to do, as reported by…
Latvian VID has successfully liquidated most corruption hotbeds, Jaunzeme claims
The State Revenue Service (VID) has managed to liquidate most or possibly all corruption hotbeds that plagued the service in the past, said…
Jekabpils close to declaring state of emergency due to intense flooding
Currently there is no need to declare a state of the emergency in Jekabpils over the situation with the flood, said Latvia’s Prime…
Situation on Jekabpils’ left bank remains unstable
The situation with the flood in Jekabpils on the right bank of Daugava River or Krustpils side has stabilised. Unfortunately, the situation remains…
«Fragile» improvements reported with Jekabpils flood situation
Some of the residents evacuated from Jekabpils may return to their homes, but they should be prepared to evacuate again if the situation…
Latvia’s corruption watchdog reports Ādaži Council deputy received EUR 30 000 bribe
Latvia’s Corruption Prevention and Combating Bureau (KNAB) invites Prosecutor’s Office for Investigation of Criminal Offences in the Service of State Institutions to commence…
Latvia’s new electric trains to use Russian-made communication blocks
Pasažieru vilciens JSC (PV) representative Sigita Zviedre explains that the new electric trains supplied by Škoda Vagonka (Škoda) are planned to be put…
Latvia’s State Treasury borrows another EUR 750 million
As reported by the State Treasury, on Tuesday, the 10th of January, ten-year euro bonds with a yield of 3,693% and a fixed…
