Latvian government cancels decision to buy back real estate from millionaires
On the 17th of January Latvia’s government declared as null and void the Cabinet of Ministers order of the 31st of August 2022…
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Latvian Competition Council severely punishes three passenger-carrying companies
The Competition Council (KP) has punished three regional passenger carriers – Liepājas autobusu parks KSC (LAP), Nordeka JSC and Latvijas sabiedriskais autobuss LLC…
Competition Council fines three public transport service providers for cartel operations
Latvia’s Competition Council (KP) reports having identified a secret agreement involving three – regional bus network-related – public transport service providers. Companies have…
Minister’s party distances from his decision to reinstate VID director general
After a meeting of the government coalition held on Monday, the 16th of January, Combined List (AS) Saeima faction chairman Edgars Tavars told…
Ombudsman invites Saeima to ratify Istanbul Convention
Latvia’s ombudsman invites the 14th Saeima to ratify the Istanbul Convention, which is something the previous Saeima failed to do, as reported by…
Latvian VID has successfully liquidated most corruption hotbeds, Jaunzeme claims
The State Revenue Service (VID) has managed to liquidate most or possibly all corruption hotbeds that plagued the service in the past, said…
Jekabpils close to declaring state of emergency due to intense flooding
Currently there is no need to declare a state of the emergency in Jekabpils over the situation with the flood, said Latvia’s Prime…
Situation on Jekabpils’ left bank remains unstable
The situation with the flood in Jekabpils on the right bank of Daugava River or Krustpils side has stabilised. Unfortunately, the situation remains…
«Fragile» improvements reported with Jekabpils flood situation
Some of the residents evacuated from Jekabpils may return to their homes, but they should be prepared to evacuate again if the situation…
