Potential coalition partners in Latvia agree on creation of a new ministry
New Unity (JV) reports having reached an agreement with the two other potential coalition partners – Combined List (AS) and National Alliance (NA)…
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Prosecution office wants to view Latvian ex-minister’s criminal case behind closed doors
The prosecution office wants to request Riga City Vidzeme Suburb Court to the review of the criminal case regarding the now ex-Minister of…
Fire fighters receive authority to close down buildings if they are not let in for inspections
On 2 November Latvia’s Cabinet of Ministers passed amendments to the Fire Safety and Fire-fighting Law, providing permission for authorities to cease operations…
Two people prosecuted in the Merķeļa Street hostel fire case
Riga City District Prosecution Office has decided to commence criminal prosecution of two people in the criminal case surrounding the tragic fire that…
Opinion | minimal wages are up but grey economy remains
Author: Ilona Bērziņa At their final meeting, the 13th Saeima passed in the final reading amendments to the Labour Law. These amendments increase…
Coalition parties in Latvia disagree on adoption of responsibility mechanism
Parties that compose the potential coalition in Latvia – New Unity (JV), Combined List (AS) and National Alliance (NA) – are not in…
Workers in Riga at risk of burnout from work more than in other regions
The year 2022 was not simple for residents in Latvia, to say the least. Many people are on the crossroads between the need…
Provisional estimate shows Latvia’s GDP down by 0.6%
In Q3 2022, compared to Q3 2021, gross domestic product (GDP) decreased by 0.6 % according to seasonally and calendar non-adjusted data. Provisional…
Construction costs in Latvia up by one-fifth in 2022
Compared to September 2021, the level of construction costs in Latvia increased by 20.2 % in September 2022. Prices of building materials rose…
