CSDD expands driving exam requirements – will it be harder for new drivers?
Starting the 1st of June 2025, the Road Traffic Safety Directorate (CSDD) will introduce a new task in category B (passenger car) driving…
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The new minister pledges to focus on employment: Latvia faces labour shortages
The newly appointed Minister of Welfare, Reinis Uzulnieks (ZZS), intends to place greater emphasis on addressing employment challenges compared to his predecessor, Uldis…
NATO’s Article 5 is not a guarantee – Europe must strengthen its own defense, expert warns
NATO’s Article 5 should never be seen as an absolute guarantee, but rather as a political commitment that depends on the will of…
From a sunny Monday to wet snow on Friday – this week’s weather forecast
On Monday, cloud cover will vary across the sky, but the day will remain dry. With light winds, fog will thicken at night…
PM Siliņa’s government “Restart” – Saeima approves three new ministers
On Thursday, the 6th of March, Saeima approved several new ministers, introducing changes to the government’s composition. Atis Švinka, a former deputy from…
Saeima approves Melbārde and Uzulnieks as ministers without debate
On Thursday, the 6th of March, the Saeima approved Dace Melbārde (New Unity, JV) as Minister of Education and Science and Reinis Uzulnieks…
Wind to calm, the Sun to shine! Weather to improve over the weekend
Midweek will bring changing cloudiness. During the night and early Thursday morning, rain is expected in the eastern regions, but by midday, skies…
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…
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…
