Latvian ministry to divert almost 200 000 euros towards mission expenses
Latvia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs was able to save EUR 180 000 by closing its general consulate in St. Petersburg, the consulate in…
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Using EU funds, Latvia has plans to develop more than 2 000 electric car recharge points
Latvia’s power network distributor Sadales tīkls JSC and other state institutions have plans to develop more than 2 000 public electric vehicle recharge…
Corruption watchdog to look into 83 reports of possible political promotion violations
Latvia’s Corruption Prevention and Combating Bureau (KNAB) has commenced 83 examinations of possible political promotion violations, as confirmed by the bureau. KNAB has…
August’s unemployment in Latvia reported higher than average in the EU
The level of unemployment in Latvia was 6.5% in August, and was higher than the average in the European Union and lower than…
Latvia passes amendments on more support for residents and companies during energy crisis
On 29 September Latvia’s Saeima passed in the final reading amendments to the Law on Measures to Reduce Extreme Rise in Energy Prices…
Latvian parliament rejects multiple tax reduction proposals
On Thursday, 29 September, Latvia’s Saeima rejected multiple legislative drafts submitted by opposition deputies. Proposed amendments to the Law on Excise Duties suggested…
Latvia declares state of emergency in regions bordering Russia
Following the announcement of partial mobilisation in Russia, on 27 September Latvia’s government decided to declare a state of emergency in multiple regions…
General turnout on first early election day in Latvia higher than four years ago
On the first day, when Latvian voters were able to give their votes in advance for storage for the upcoming 14th Saeima elections,…
Latvia’s ruling coalition agrees on additional energy support for households and businesses
On Monday, 26 September, the ruling coalition in Latvia made the decision to approve the allocation of an additional amount of EUR 425…
