New trains in Latvia are still undergoing dynamic tests
Of the new electric passenger trains supplied by Czech Škoda Vagonka to Latvia only ten are in use: eight are actively carrying passengers,…
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President: I want to know what Pasažieru vilciens board has been doing since 2017. They are responsible for everything
When it comes to electric trains the board of Pasažieru vilciens (PV) is responsible for everything, said Latvian President Edgars Rinkēvičs in his…
Men of working age – there are more than 40 000 alimony dodgers in Latvia
There are more than 40 000 men who are alimony dodgers in Latvia, as LTV programme Rīta panorāma was told by deputy state…
KNAB requests criminal prosecution for former CVK chairman and two existing employees
Latvian Corruption Prevention and Combating Bureau (KNAB) requests the prosecution office to commence criminal prosecution of three former and existing Central Election Commission…
Rīgas satiksme unveils a new logo; the costs are impressive
Riga’s municipal public transport company Rīgas satiksme (RS) has developed a new logo, as confirmed by the company’s Public Relations Office manager Baiba…
LIZDA: we have the right to continue the strike
Latvian Trade Union of Education and Science Workers (LIZDA) notes that the trade union has the right to continue its strike. “The trade…
Fatalities caused by road traffic accidents on a rise in Latvia
Last year 142 people in Latvia died in various road traffic accidents. This is 27 deaths more than the year prior, according to…
Unemployment level grows the most rapidly among men in Latvia
The actual unemployment level in Latvia was at 7.1% in January, which is the same as the month prior and 0.7 percentage points…
PSKUS: the previous board was wrong – should have terminated contract with Velve sooner
Following the request from P.Stradins Clinical University Hospital (PSKUS), Ellex Kļaviņš law firm performed an assessment of the responsibility of the hospital’s previous…
