Farmers Saeima: the green course is a major challenge for livestock market
Livestock transportation will be limited, with a ban on transportation of calves under one month of age. After that the time spent in…
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Latvian state to cover MPC costs until April 2022
Electricity system service fee and the mandatory procurement component (MPC) costs will be covered by the state until April 2022, as provided by…
Corruption perception index improves in Latvia but remains behind EU and OECD levels
According to data from the latest Corruption Perception Index published by international anti-corruption organisation Transparency International, Latvia’s index has improved. However, it remains…
Riga’s ex-mayor presented with charges in illegal video surveillance device case
The office of the prosecutor in Latvia has presented Latvian MEP and former mayor of Riga Nils Ušakovs with official charges in the…
Latvia’s state debt increases by EUR 2.8 billion in 2021
Last year Latvia’s state debt increased by EUR 2.8 billion or 22.5%, reaching EUR 15.259 billion, according to data compiled by the State…
Ministry of Health agrees schools should be allowed to pick teaching method during pandemic
The Ministry of Health agrees that the issue of distance or normal teaching during Covid-19 pandemic should be left in the hands of…
Police in Latvia support making drunk driving a criminal offence
Latvian State Police supports making drunk driving a criminal offence, as confirmed by the police. State Police Traffic Safety Department Chief Juris Jančevskis…
Latvia’s President suggests ceasing state budget financing for parties that fall apart
Latvia’s President Egils Levits urges the Saeima to amend the law so that it is possible to cease providing state budget financing to…
Latvian Saeima conceptually supports severely limiting fur farming
On Thursday, 20 January, Latvia’s Saeima conceptually supported amendments submitted by deputies of several factions to the Animal Protection Law, providing for severely…
