Tents, transports, cameras and armband exchange – practical advice for Positivus festival-goers
Positivus festival is set to start very soon. On 15th and 16th of July it will be gathering thousands of people, who will…
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Latvian government supports removal of 69 monuments glorifying Soviet and Nazi regimes
On Thursday, 14 July, Latvia’s government approved the removal of 69 monuments, plaques and memorials glorifying Soviet and Nazi regimes. 23 June marked…
Bank analysts: negative effect of euro’s weakness exceeds positive aspects
The negative influence of euro’s weakness exceeds positive aspects. Additionally, the low euro exchange rate could contribute to inflation even though it is…
VID director: Latvia’s state budget plan exceeded by 7% so far
In the first half-year of 2022 Latvia’s budget collected 7% more taxes than planned, as confirmed by State Revenue Service (VID) director general…
Epidural anaesthesia to become available to all women in Latvia from 1 August onward
From 1 August 2022 onward healthcare institutions in Latvia are to finance epidural anaesthesia from the state budget, including situations when the woman…
World-famous Latvian boxer expelled from TM Fighting Team for views on war in Ukraine
Latvian professional combat sports team TM Fighting has announced with a post on Facebook that they are terminating cooperation with Latvian boxer Mairis…
Riga taken by surprise by immense flood
Massive precipitation struck Riga this Sunday, causing not only headaches for pedestrians and motorists, but also limiting public transport services. Meteorologist Toms Bricis…
Latvia’s foreign trade turnover up 39.9% in May when compared to a year ago
In May 2022 the foreign trade turnover of Latvia amounted to EUR 4.04 billion, which at current prices was 39.9% larger than a…
No need to put life on hold for a year. Four options to get through state defence service
The requirement for Latvian citizens to go through state defence service, which will take one year of life of a young man, does…
