Latvian teachers threaten government with nation-wide strike
Latvian Association of Education and Science Workers (LIZDA) has sent a letter to the government, the Saeima and other state institutions. In it,…
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Betting platform predicts Latvia’s Egils Levits has 40% probability of being re-elected as president
Bookmakers estimate the chances of Egils Levits becoming re-elected as President of Latvia with a mere 40% probability. The possible victory of some…
Child maintenance dodgers owe Latvian Maintenance Guarantee Fund EUR 345 million
According to documents the Ministry of Justice submitted to the government, nearly 42 000 child maintenance dodgers owe the Maintenance Guarantee Fund (UGF)…
Inflation still exists, but there is no reason for it – claims economist
Consumer prices grew by 21.5% in January, when compared with the same month of 2022. This means inflation in Latvia has become much…
Latvian charity platform launches donation collection for earthquake victims in Turkey
Latvian charity platform Ziedot.lv together with the Turkish embassy in Latvia and Tavi draugi association have started collecting donations for victims of the…
Prohibition for private schools to teach students in Russian language does not breach the Constitution
Restrictions imposed for private universities and other higher education institutions to implement education programmes in other official European languages breaches the Constitution of…
Latvian Competition Council reports on work results for 2022
The Competition Council (KP) reports data compiled for the year 2022. The council estimates that the average benefit to the public from implementation…
Seven Saeima deputies receive administrative penalties
Latvian parliament’s press-service reports that since the election of the 14th Saeima in November 2022, a total of seven deputies have received administrative…
Fiscal Discipline Council says Latvia’s budget complies with economic situation
The Fiscal Discipline Council (FDP) generally approves of the fiscal strategy, fiscal goals, budget plan for 2023 and the medium-term budget plan for…
