Saeima further extends state of emergency on Latvian-Belarusian border
On Thursday, 19 May, the Saeima supported the government’s decision to extend the state of emergency on the Latvian-Belarusian border. The approved changes…
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Latvian State Audit uncovers serious problems with use of finances at interior affairs institutions
Latvian State Audit reports that the report on Ministry of the Interior 2021 annual account underlined multiple capacity problems at multiple institutions that…
OPINION | Russia’s war significantly affects farmers
Agriculture is one of the sectors that is impacted the most by the Russian-Ukrainian war. Many countries around the world report shortage of…
Latvian entrepreneurs unhappy with PM’s decision to replace Minister of Economics
In a situation of growing global economic crisis and complications caused by the war, replacing a minister that is responsible for resolving very…
Latvian Saeima submits legislative amendments to limit gambling
On Tuesday, 17 May, the Saeima’s Budget and Finance Committee conceptually passed amendments to the Law on Gambling and Lotteries. These amendments provide…
Latvia’s GDP growth reportedly more rapid than the average in Europe
Compared to the same period of 2021, Latvia’s GDP in Q1 2022 turned out more rapid that the average in the European Union,…
Tourist accommodation establishments in Latvia report growing numbers of guests
In March 2022 the number of foreign and resident visitors comprised 108.8 thousand, which is 2.3 times more than in March 2021 and…
Latvian PM warns coalition partners the Minister of Economics will have to leave
Latvia’s Prime Minister Krišjānis Kariņš has warned coalition partners that, in addition to the resignation of Minister of the Interior Marija Golubeva, Minister…
Number of deaths and births down in Latvia
In the first three months of this year, 8 595 deaths were registered. The number is 423 deaths or 4.7% lower than that…
