Latvian PM delegation’s private flights cost state budget EUR 600 000
When he was Latvian prime minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs Krišjānis Kariņš’s delegation for foreign visits used private flights between 2021 and September…
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Committee challenges certain budget revenue initiatives in Latvian Saeima
On Tuesday, the 14th of November, Saeima’s Economic, Agricultural, Environmental and Regional Policy Committee decided not to support amendments to the Law on…
We need to make sure inflation doesn’t rise again before we low interest rates, says Kazāks
Before the European Central Bank (ECB) starts lowering interest rates, we have to make sure inflation doesn’t start going up again, said Bank…
Latvian president halts Saeima’s partnership institute-related law amendments for two months
Latvian President Edgars Rinkēvičs has decided to put amendments passed by the Saeima on the 9th of November to the Notariate Law, which…
New species of fungi found in Slītere National Park in Latvia
Nature Conservation Agency reports that a new species of fungi was found in Slītere National Park – Irpicodon pendulus. This is the first…
Minimal wage to be set at 700 euros in Latvia next year
Starting with the 1st of January 2024 the minimal monthly wage amount in Latvia will not be lower than 700 euros, as provided…
Number of hospitalised Covid-19 patients on a rise in Latvia
The Disease Prevention and Control Centre (SPKC) reports that last week there was an increase of the number of Covid-19 infections in Latvia:…
Former Latvian Saeima deputy sentenced to prison for spying in Russia’s favour
On Thursday, the 9th of November, Riga City Court sentenced found Saeima deputy Jānis Ādamsons guilty of spying for Russia and sentenced him…
Latvian statistical bureau reports birth rates are going down quickly
The Central Statistical Bureau of Latvia (CSP), reports, based on provisional data, that in the first nine months of 2023 there were 10…
