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…
Category: Current news
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…
Latvian Minister of Agriculture finally given access to official secrets
Latvian Minister of Agriculture Didzis Šmits has been provided a permit to access official secrets, as confirmed by the ministry. Šmits who is…
Politologist says Riga City Council coalition has no other way to continue than putting aside their differences
Riga City Council’s ruling coalition has no way to continue other than talking to each other and putting their differences aside, said politologist…
SEB Bank: every third youngster lives without savings
Around 35% of youngsters aged 18 to 29 years do not make savings from their monthly income, according to a survey by SEB…
Vilnis Ķirsis may be appointed as acting mayor of Riga
On Wednesday, the 5th of July, an extraordinary meeting of Riga City Council was called. During this meeting it is planned to appoint…
Businessmen ask Latvian president to not promulgate new requirements for riding electric scooters
Latvian Mobility Association asks the President of Latvia Egils Levits on behalf of all rental electric scooter operators (Bolt, Riga and Tuul) to…
