New bill: who will be banned from travelling to Russia and Belarus?
The National Security Committee of Saeima has prepared a draft law on restricting activities that pose a threat to national security. The bill…
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Government plans to reach 4% of GDP for defense sooner as expected
Government ministries are already working on a project to accelerate Latvia’s defense sector spending to 4% of GDP, potentially achieving this goal as…
New Minister of Transport must find a compromise in port reform, stevedores say
The new Minister of Transport must prioritise port reform and railway development, emphasised Ivars Landmanis, Chairman of the Council of the Latvian Stevedoring…
From eggs to chocolate: rapid price surge observed in different product categories
In the first nine months of 2024, retailer LLC Maxima Latvija received requests from 74 suppliers regarding the raising of prices for several…
Latvian minister comments on fight between Trump and Zelenskyy: what does this mean for Europe?
We shouldn’t dramatise the controversial statements spoken in the US White House in the context of the ongoing war in Ukraine, said Latvian…
Latvian Post warns: tariffs may increase again
Service tariffs used by Latvian Post will likely change again next year, said the company’s Chairman of the Board Ģirts Rudzītis in an…
Fog and wet snow in Latvia this weekend; air temperature may reach +10° C next week
This weekend a slight cyclone will cause clouds to cover the sky. Moments of clear sky are nonetheless expected on the weekend, as…
Ex-Minister of Education receives new post in Latvia Saeima
Former Latvian Minister of Education and Science Anda Čakša was approved to the post of Chairperson of Saeima’s Budget and Finance Committee on…
Weather forecast: wet snow, fog and strong wind in Latvia
On Thursday and Friday a cyclone will be influencing weather in Latvia, bringing precipitation – mainly rain and wet snow, as well as…
