Latvian ministry to maintain reduced VAT for fresh fruits, berries and vegetables next year
The reduced 5% rate for fresh fruits, berries and vegetables should be maintained next year as well, and the Value Added Tax Law…
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Swimming once again permitted at all official beaches in Jurmala
The microbiological quality meets the norm at all official bathing areas in Lielupe, Bulduri, Dzintari, Majori, Pumpuri and Melluži in Jurmala, as confirmed…
Medical trade union wants a clear deal with ministry on implementation of wage increase plans
Latvian Trade Union of Health and Social Care Workers (LVSADA) has submitted to the Latvian Ministry of Health a request to comply with…
Food prices would go down fasted if “all chain links” got involved, LPTA argues
According to Latvian Food Retailers Association (LPTA), the food retailers supply chain reaches from the field all the way to store shelves. Requests…
BNN IN FOCUS | Latvian PM’s “three-legged stools”
Opinion piece from Ilona Bērziņa The fate of the government will become clear in late August, promises Latvia’s PM Krišjānis Kariņš. Either the…
Average consumer price level up by 7.9% in Latvia in June
When compared with June 2022, the average consumer price level increased by 7.9% in June 2023, according to the latest data published by…
Politologist says Rinkevičs’ speech at Song Celebration “was heard and accepted”
In his speech at the final concert of the Song and Dance Celebration, Latvia’s President Edgars Rinkevičs focused on dancers and singers, not…
LIZDA and Ministry of Education still disagree over implementation of strike demands
Even after meeting with Latvian Prime Minister Krišjānis Kariņš Latvian Trade Union of Education and Science Employees (LIZDA) and the Ministry of Education…
Latvian confectioneries company Laima invites people to come to Chocolate Festival
Continuing the World Chocolate Day tradition adopted in 2012, the beloved Latvian confectioneries brand invites Riga’s residents and guests to come to Chocolate…
