Silene checkpoint on Latvian-Belarusian border to be closed down due to growing tension
Because of the growing illegal immigration pressure coming from Belarus, Latvia’s Ministry of the Interior has prepared an act that provides for the…
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More than half a billion bottles handed to deposit system in Latvia
Approximately 511 million bottles have been handed to the beverage package system since February 2022, when Latvia first launched this system, as confirmed…
Unofficial information suggests New Unity may take over Ministry of Health in Latvia
There is talk behind the scenes that it is possible the Ministry of Health may go to New Unity (JV), whereas the Ministry…
Latvian residents spend approximately five years of their lives on social networks
Approximately 65% of Latvian residents use social networks for more than two hours a day, according to a survey performed by Tele2 and…
Special welcoming event to take place at Freedom Monument in honour of Latvian basketball team’s success
Latvian basketball team will be returning home on Monday, the 11th of September. A special welcoming event will be organised at 17:30 pm…
Several men sentenced to prison for forging 3.5 million US dollars in Latvia
On the 8th of September Riga City Vidzeme Suburb Court sentenced six men to prison for forging 3.5 million US dollars, as LETA…
VIDEO | possible culture minister angers LTV and Latvian Journalists Association
On Thursday, the 7th of September, Latvijas Radio and lsm.lv reported that the culture minister candidate from the Union of Greens and Farmers…
Law amendments for extension of Latvian language exams for Russians moves through Saeima
On Thursday, the 7th of September, the Saeima submitted to committees amendments prepared by the Ministry of the Interior to the Immigration Law….
Combined List political party’s founder criticises New Unity for weak leadership and ambivalence
The problems of the departing government include weak leadership from New Unity (JV) Krišjānis Kariņš, said the founder of the Combined List (AS)…
