Latvia spends 30.1 million euros on unforeseen expenses in nine months – which ministries received the most?
Latvia spent a total of 30.114 million euros from its contingency fund during the first nine months of this year, representing 34.1% of…
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Higher heating bills ahead for Riga residents – Rīgas siltums announces new tariff and warns of possible further increases
Riga’s district heating company Rīgas siltums plans to increase its heating tariff by 19% from 1 December, the company announced. Rīgas siltums has…
Drones have transformed modern warfare, but NATO is still experimenting
New unmanned systems and robotics technologies have irreversibly transformed modern warfare, yet NATO is still experimenting and falling behind in adapting to these…
Flags of two Islamic countries raised on Riga bridge within weeks – city officials suspect provocation
The national flag of Saudi Arabia was raised on Riga’s Vanšu Bridge during the night of 28 October but was promptly removed following…
Riga considers postponing Vanšu Bridge repairs as plans for temporary bridge remain uncertain
The reconstruction of Riga’s Vanšu Bridge could be postponed by three to six months, from the fourth quarter of 2027 to mid-2028, unless…
Fuel prices in Latvia approach critical threshold – experts predict changes in the car market
Fuel prices in Latvia are approaching levels that have historically triggered a significant increase in interest in electric vehicles. If prices remain high…
Parents in Latvia may face higher costs – Puntulis considers changes to cultural education
Budget cuts may be introduced in Latvia’s cultural sector, including the possible consolidation of museums, while parental contributions to cultural education could increase,…
Kulbergs’ government receives negative public rating – yet scores among Latvia’s highest in 18 years
Public satisfaction with Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs’ (United List) government remained significantly negative more than a month before Latvia’s parliamentary elections. Nevertheless, its…
Kaspars Gorkšs appointed Director of Latvia’s State Chancellery
The Latvian government on Tuesday approved the appointment of Kaspars Gorkšs, Director General of the Employers’ Confederation of Latvia (LDDK), as the new…
