Utility bills force 44% of respondents in Latvia to reduce everyday expenses
With electricity, heating and other utilities up significantly, 44% of respondents in Latvia plan to reduce their everyday expenses in order to afford…
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Electricity generation in Latvia down 14.5% in 2022
A total of 4 796 GWh of electricity was produced in Latvia last year, which is 14.5% less when compared with 2021, according…
Latvia downgrades diplomatic representation level in Russia; to recall ambassador
Latvia has decided to downgrade diplomatic representation in Russia. Latvia’s ambassador to Russia Māris Riekstiņš is ordered to leave the country by the…
Latvian healthcare representatives suggest limiting exports of medicines
The head of Jelgava Polyclinic LLC Kintija Barloti has publicly turned to Latvia’s Ministry of Health, warning of the consequences of the deficit…
Municipalities in Latvia directly promote construction within areas at risk of flooding, programme reports
While some municipalities fight against floods, others not only permit construction within areas at risk of flooding but also fight for the right…
The scandal with land in Biķernieki may bring about even more surprises in the future
Opinion piece, Ilona Bērziņa, BNN The decision made by the government [in Latvia] to not purchase the land needed for Biķernieki track for…
Athlete Višķers accused of attempted bribery of deputy of Ādaži municipal council
The prosecution office reports having submitted to Riga City Court the criminal case regarding the EUR 30 000 bribe offer to a deputy…
Swedish-German company to build sea wind turbine park near Kurzeme
Swedish wind park developer Eolus and German PNE company have plans to construct a wind turbine park along the coast of Kurzeme with…
Latvian government cancels decision to buy back real estate from millionaires
On the 17th of January Latvia’s government declared as null and void the Cabinet of Ministers order of the 31st of August 2022…
