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…
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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…
Law on renaming streets in Latvia left for 14th Saeima to tackle
The 13th Saeima will not be able to pass the law regarding the renaming of streets in Latvia that carry names associated with…
Latvia’s president asks PM to continue coalition formation talks; round two starts this week
Latvia’s President Egils Levits asked New Unity political party’s leader and Latvia’s Prime Minister Krišjānis Kariņš to continue coalition formation talks for the…
Latvia’s parliament denounces previous agreement with Belarus on investments
On Thursday, 6 October, the Saeima passed in the second and final reading a law with which Latvia denounces the 3 March 1998…
Board and chairman of Conservative Party step down amid poor election results
On Monday, 3 October, both the board and chairman of the Conservative Party in Latvia announced they will be stepping down. This decision…
