Latvian MEPs found guilty of criminal acts to lose their mandate
On 27 October Latvia’s Saeima passed in the final reading amendments that provide for annulling the mandate of members of the European Parliament…
Category: Current news
Skeleton of Latvia’s new government coming along as parties prepare to take charge
This week marks the start of more intensive coalition formation negotiations. It is expected the partners of the coalition may reach an agreement…
Latvia’s Roberts Zīle makes European Parliament’s Top 100 most influential politicians list
In the recently published top 100 most influential members of the European Parliament the Vice President of the European Parliament Roberts Zīle ranks…
Covid-19 infection going down in Europe and Latvia
Last week, between 17th and 23rd October, the number of new Covid-19 infection cases went down slightly when compared to the week prior,…
Anti-National Defence Service procession to take place in Riga
On Saturday, 22 October, a procession against «mandatory miliary service» or State National Defence Service is planned to take place in Riga, as…
Harmony political party suggests liquidating third vice-mayor seat in Riga
Latvian political party Harmony has suggested liquidating the third vice-mayor position at Riga City Council. This move would help save EUR 200 000…
Unemployment level in Latvia reduces by a minimal amount
In September 2022 actual unemployment rate in Latvia constituted 6.3% and compared to August it has reduced by 0.1 percentage points. Unemployment rate…
Latvian VID commences criminal proceedings over payment of envelope wages
Latvian State Revenue Service (VID) Tax and Customs Police have commenced criminal proceedings regarding the payment of envelope wages in a company engaged…
SPRK announces amendments to terms of use Inčukalns underground gas storage facility
To further enhance the security of Latvia’s natural gas supplies, as well as to secure larger volumes of natural gas for the current…
