Gulbis elected as president of Latvian Tennis Union
Latvian tennis legend Ernests Gulis was elected as president of Latvian Tennis Union on Friday, 16 September, replacing Juris Savickis in this post….
Category: Current news
About 6 000 workers of education institutions sign up for indefinite teachers’ strike in Riga
Approximately 6 000 workers from 184 education institutions in Riga have signed up for participation in the upcoming indefinite strike organised by Latvian…
Head of Latvian State Revenue Service dismissed by Minister of Finance
On Thursday, 15 September, Latvia’s Minister of Finance Jānis Reirs issued the order for the initiation of disciplinary action and dismissal of the…
Latvian police report more than 30 vehicles bearing inappropriate registration plates
In less than two weeks there have been more than 30 cases when officers of Latvian State Police noticed on roads or received…
Scandalous politician suspended from six Saeima meetings
On Thursday, 15 September, the Latvian parliament decided to suspend deputy Aldis Gobzems from six meetings of the Saeima for breaching the of…
LIZDA: Latvian government’s proposed compromise provides nothing to 20 000 teachers
The compromise proposed by the ruling coalition in Latvia offers nothing to 20 000 teachers, said chairperson of Latvian Trade Union of Education…
Latvian PM admits country will have to borrow money to support residents during energy crisis
Latvia’s government will likely have to borrow funding in order to afford support activities for residents to overcome the energy crisis, said Prime…
Attīstībai/Par! politicians may be involved in bribe extortion case
Politicians from the political party Attīstībai/Par! May be involved in the criminal case investigated by Corruption Prevention and Combating Bureau (KNAB) regarding fabrication…
Half of Latvian residents say it is better to buy, not rent real estate
Despite high inflation, expected public utilities price surge and continued growth of real estate prices, half of Latvia’s residents believe purchasing housing is…
