Latvian Ministry of Defence warns of potential attack on Russia in next 48 hours
Latvian Ministry of Defence urges residents to not travel to Russia due to possible terror attacks in the next 48 hours. Residents already…
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KNAB suspects Valka municipality official of ties to EUR 2 million fraud
This week Latvia’s Corruption Prevention and Combating Bureau (KNAB) together with European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) performed investigative actions, including searches, in several…
VID: automatic returns of tax overpayments requires amendments to regulations
For people to automatically receive back their tax overpayment without having to submit an annual income declaration, it is necessary to introduce amendments…
Latvian Association of Veterinarians against proposal for total “microchipping” for cats
Latvian Association of Veterinarians (LVB) does not support the proposal for amendments to the Veterinary Medicine Law that provide for total and mandatory…
Mayor of Riga to look for ways to terminate city council member involved in corruption scandal
Riga City Council plans to suspend acting director of the Department of Spatial Planning and Mobility Jānis Vaivods for three months. This time…
Police find body wrapped in bags on Doles Island; several people detained
At the beginning of February, a body wrapped in bags was found on Doles Island, Salaspils County. Two men were detained by police…
Latvian residents try to save money on food
Basically all Baltic residents admit following their everyday expenses in order to reduce them. According to results of a survey by Rimi, the…
Mentioning sanctioned Lembergs, US ambassador urges Latvia to not go back
[Ex-Mayor of Ventspils] Aivars Lembergs remains under international sanctions. He is the only Latvian citizen who is under sanctions in accordance with Magnitsky…
Latvia’s tax revenue behind the plan so far in 2024
Tax revenue was collected in the amount of EUR 1.292 billion in January 2024. This is EUR 29.3 million or 2.2% less than…
