Half of new teachers in Latvia could leave the profession within five years
Half — or 53% — of new teachers in Latvia may leave the profession within the next five years, according to the initial…
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Interior Minister: Avens’ citizenship case is an administrative, not political, process
Latvia’s Minister of the Interior, Rihards Kozlovskis (New Unity), has also not provided a public explanation as to why progress has stalled in…
Latvia’s healthcare workers lose patience – minister faces possible vote of no confidence
One of the next steps that the Latvian Health and Social Care Workers’ Union (LVSADA) may take to express dissatisfaction with the government’s…
Latvia showcases its ports and logistics opportunities at “Translogistica Kazakhstan 2025”
From the 29th of September to the 2nd of October, Minister of Transport Atis Švinka and representatives of Latvian industry companies carried out…
Latvia faces hundreds of millions in fines – parliament fails to ensure quorum
Today, for the second week in a row, the coalition has been unable to secure a quorum in votes on controversial issues. As…
Breast cancer screening uptake in Latvia remains low – doctors warn of consequences
Despite improvements in diagnostics and treatment options, breast cancer in Latvia continues to be marked by unacceptably low screening participation and, consequently, late…
Suspected bribery: KNAB conducts search at Riga Central Market administration building
The Corruption Prevention and Combating Bureau (KNAB) is conducting a search at the Riga Central Market administration building on suspicion of bribery, LETA…
Potato season in Latvia catastrophic – some farms may not survive
Due to this year’s unfavorable weather conditions, some potato growers in Latvia may face bankruptcy, Aiga Kraukle, Chair of the Board of the…
ZZS claims Istanbul Convention declaration is being violated in Latvia
The Union of Greens and Farmers (ZZS) believes that the declaration added by the political force to the Istanbul Convention a few years…
