Latvian Railway board member Ēriks Šmuksts steps down
The council of state joint-stock company Latvian Railway (LDz) has accepted the company’s board member Ēriks Šmuksts’ resignation. 15 January will be his…
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Latvian minister to once again ask ruling coalition to cut VAT on heating this season
Latvian Minister of Economy Jānis Vitenbergs intends to once again ask coalition partners to approve reduced value added tax (VAT) rate for electricity,…
Constitutional amendments prohibiting restriction of unvaccinated persons rejected
On Thursday, 13 January, Latvian Central Election Commission (CVK) decided against registering Constitutional amendments submitted by Brīvību tautai association. The amendments in question…
Problems found with Latvia’s inclusiveness approach for asylum seekers
Latvian Social Integration Fund (SIF) has decided to terminate its agreement with Latvian Red Cross (LSK) on provision of support with social-economic inclusiveness…
High energy prices force Latvian government to consider providing aid to residents
Due to high energy prices, Latvia’s government should consider additional solutions to provide support to residents, said Minister of Environment Protection and Regional…
Survey shows many drivers still use phones while driving despite risks
A survey of the habits of Latvian drivers performed last year shows that drivers «sin» the most with vehicle maintenance and using their…
Latvian parliament re-approves extension of state of emergency
On Tuesday, 11 January, Latvia’s parliament approved the government’s changes to the order on the declaration of the state of emergency, extending the…
Official charges in vaccine procurement criminal procedure expected to come soon
Official charges in the criminal procedure regarding Covid-19 vaccine procurement are expected to come soon, as Diena was told by Latvian Prosecutor General…
Latvia’s foreign trade turnover up by 27.6% in 2021
In November 2021 the foreign trade turnover of Latvia amounted to EUR 3.29 billion, which at current prices was 27.6 % larger than…
