Victory Park in Riga expected to undergo major makeover
Riga’s Victory park will undergo a makeover in the location where the Soviet Victory Monument once stood. Authorities plan to provide residents various…
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Government discusses scandalous «Tatyana Zhdanok vs. Latvia» case
On the 4th of April the Cabinet of Ministers viewed the «Tatyana Zhdanov vs. Latvia» case that is submitted to the European Court…
Latvian PM: State Revenue Service should turn to taxpayers with a friendly face
The State Revenue Service (VID) must oppose illegalities. At the same time, the institution should turn to honest taxpayers with a friendly face,…
Latvian government provides 10 million euros to support Ukraine
On Tuesday, the 4th of April, Latvian government supported the allocation of 10 million euros from the state budget towards contributions to international…
Latvian state to pay for new medical services, including covid patient visits
The Ministry of Health reports that patients in Latvia will have access to several new state-paid medical services, including visits of family doctors…
Riga may see more than one million tourists this year
Riga City Council reports the city is preparing for a surge of tourists. Statistical data from the start of the year indicates that…
Experts warn that people expect faster improvements from Latvia’s government
Last autumn the president established a goal for the new Saeima – to close the gap between Latvia and its neighbouring countries. Demand…
Competition Council proposes reviewing criteria for procurements of electronic communication services
Latvia’s Competition Council (KP) has evaluated multiple complaints in regards to public procurements of electronic communications services. The institution concluded that the criteria…
This year’s Song Celebration tickets expected 40% more expensive than before
Ticket prices for the XXVII Latvian Song and XVII Dance Celebration will be approximately 40% higher than they were in past years. Various…
