Latvian ministry denies claims distribution of funds towards healthcare could affect science sector
The distribution of finances from the Ministry of Education and Science (IZM) and other ministries to provide more funding to the healthcare sector…
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Latvia’s New Unity plans discussions of education and healthcare-related topics this week
This week’s political party talks planned by New Unity (JV) political party will touch on the various topics related to education and healthcare….
Constitutional Court finds requirement for Latvian-only education as inappropriate
On Wednesday, the 28th of June, the Constitutional Court of Latvia found requirements for implementation of study programmes in Latvian language as non-compliant…
New Unity invites Riga City Council to look at possible violations in Transport Department
In an effort to ensure objective, fair and multi-sided evaluation of the situation with possible violations in Riga City Council’s Transport Department, according…
State Revenue Service suggests new regulations will help prevent circumvention of sanctions
New amendments to sanction-related regulations, which came into force on the 24th of June, will help EU border guards to battle sanction circumvention…
Latvian healthcare budget still fails to meet WHO recommendations, trade union says
With the additional EUR 140 million allocated towards healthcare, Latvia’s healthcare budget will reach only 9.6% of general government expenditures, not the 12%…
Combined List wants clarity from New Unity about coalition expansion talks in Latvia
The Combined List (AS) expects explanations from New Unity (JV) if what is going on now can be considered negotiations for a possible…
Advise to prevent waste generation from becoming a new Ligo tradition
Similarly to other celebrations, Ligo does not pass without a festive feast, decorations and making a fire. All this can result in large…
Saeima passes regulations to create a new military field
Latvia’s Saeima has passed in the final reading the Law on the Creation of Selija Military Field. This law will provide the legal…
