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…
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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…
From rain to snow – what weather can we expect in Latvia this weekend?
On Friday, the 31st of January, the sky in Latvia will be cloudy. It will rain in most of Latvia every now and…
Latvia to purchase 42 ASCOD infantry battle vehicles from Spain
Latvia has signed an agreement with the Spanish company “GDELS Santa Bárbara Sistemas” for the delivery of 42 ASCOD infantry battle vehicles to…
Jelgava municipality takes EUR 2 million to stabilise finances
To stabilise the financial situation, Jelgava Municipality needs a state loan of approximately EUR 2 million, as LETA was told by the municipal…
“Stress overload”. Daugavpils asks discontinuation of state language tests for local teachers
Daugavpils municipality has asked state institutions to cease state language tests for local teachers in the middle of the school years, because the…
Latvian PM insists on immediate action after drone incidents: “We live under threat”
Latvian Prime Minister Evika Siliņa has given the Ministry of Transport until the 5th of February to assess existing action algorithms and present…
