Latvian citizen sentenced to five years in prison for spying for Russia
On Wednesday, 23 March, Riga City Vidzeme Suburb Court found Andris Birzgailis guilty of spying for Russia and sentenced him to five years…
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PM: Europe should aim sanctions against Russian oil, not gas
European-wide sanctions should be aimed against Russian oil, not natural gas, said Latvian PM Krišjānis Kariņš during a meeting of the Latvian Chamber…
Latvian State Revenue Service develops tax calculator for mail
To let residents learn how large tax amount they will have to pay before making a purchase online, Latvia’s State Revenue Service (VID)…
Latvian government supports increasing defence budget to 2.5% of GDP in 2025
On Tuesday, 22 March, Latvian government supported the proposal included in the report presented by the Ministry of Finance on the gradual increase…
CSP reports 5.3% of Latvia’s population are deeply materially and socially deprived
In 2021, 5.3 % of the population was exposed to severe material and social deprivation which is 1.7 percentage points lower than in…
Latvian minister: Europe should implement «deputinisation»
«Under the current security situation strategic partnership between the EU and NATO is critically important, and our joint capabilities should be formed in…
Infectologist: face mask requirement should be maintained for high-risk sectors
With Covid-19 cases on a decline in Latvia, it is nonetheless recommended to maintain the mask-wearing requirement for high-risk locations, said Disease Prevention…
This winter in Latvia turns out one of the most humid in history
The total volume of precipitation observed in Latvia in winter 2021/2022 was 197.2 mm, which is 36% more than the norm (144.6 mm)….
Daugavpils locomotive repair centre reports major risks of shutting down operations
Due to the war in Ukraine, JSC Daugavpils Lokomotīvju remonta rūpnīca (DLRR) will be forced to lay off at least 300 workers. On…
