Shorter work week in Latvia? Trade union suggests adopting Europe’s approach
To raise efficiency, it would be worth considering the initiatives being discussed elsewhere in Europe on the possible shortening of the work week…
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“I don’t promise easy days” – Kozlovskis warns of possible acts of sabotage from Russia
Society needs a great deal of resilience, said Latvian Minister of the Interior Rihards Kozlovskis in an interview to TV3 programme 900 seconds….
Weather forecast: some precipitation on Thursday and frosty weather for the weekend
On Thursday, the 6th of February, weather in Latvia will be mostly cloudy. At times, mostly in western parts of the country, the…
Saeima committee approves of Kazāks for the position of President of Bank of Latvia
On Wednesday, the 5th of February, members of the Saeima Budget and Finance Committee approved Mārtiņš Kazāks for the post of President of…
Construction of Riga airport’s new terminal: what is done and what comes next?
The contract for the expansion of Riga airport terminal could be signed at the beginning of May, as LETA was told by the…
Programme: Latvian politicians need half a billion euros to increase defence spending to 5% of GDP
In order to increase Latvia’s defence spending from the existing 3.45% of gross domestic product (GDP) to 5%, which has been suggested by…
There are no “other” children – all of them should be equally valued, stresses Child Protection Centre
The Child Protection Centre invites parents to be more responsible for their children, and society to be more vigilant and helpful if they…
Are food prices too high in Latvia? Rimi chairman’s opinion
The question about food prices is important to everyone, society in general and everyone who pays for purchases in stores, LETA was told…
Publication of civil servants’ wages – could this cause a drama?
Publication of civil servants’ wages on official websites should not create a “drama”, said Director of the Latvian State Chancellery Raivis Kronbergs in…
