Ombudsman: Latvian parents should drop “unhealthy tradition” of thanking teachers
Latvian ombudsman says the mandatory donation collection in schools is unacceptable. The same applies to parents’ voluntary initiatives to collect donations for gifts…
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The XXVII Song and XVII Dance Celebration commence in Latvia
The XXVII Song and XVII Dance Celebration will commence in Riga on the 30th of June and will conclude on the 9th of…
New deal provides taxpayers with option for more favourable reductions in payments
A new option for taxpayers have come into force in Latvia. It provides residents more favourable reductions in payments, as confirmed by representatives…
Mārtiņš Staķis decides to step down as Mayor of Riga
Chairman of Riga City Council Mārtiņš Staķis has decided to step down, as detailed in a public statement released on the 3rd of…
Conflict between coalition partners in Riga City Council could lead to snap elections
During the discussions about the investigation of possible violations in Riga City Council’s Transport Department on Thursday, the 29th of June, some deputies…
SEB Bank warns clients to be careful with lotteries
Over the course of the past several months there has been an increase in the number of clients who fell into lottery traps…
Progressive Party believes school network’s restructuring is the road to quality education
Restructuring of the country’s school network is not a reform – it is a means of getting quality education and preventing inequality, said…
Latvian Saeima speaker says China could help putting a stop to Russian aggression
The Russian aggression has caused shocks not only in Europe, but the entire world as well, undermining the existence of an order based…
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…
