Politologist predicts minister Edgars Rinkēvičs has a good chance of becoming president
A situation when candidates are selected by the biggest faction and leading party, and when the most popular politicians are selected – is…
Category: Current news
Latvian businessmen’s mood finally improves after years of negativity
The outlooks from businessmen about their operations in the next half-year are relatively positive, as reported by Latvian Chamber of Commerce and Industry…
Latvian Seaima reserves 116016 as emergency number for women victims of violence
On Thursday, the 11th of May, Latvia’s parliament passed in the final reading amendments to the Law on Electronic Communications, reserving 116016 as…
Medical workers gather for protest outside Saeima
Several hundred people gathered for a protest outside the Saeima in the morning on Thursday, the 11th of May. Participants prepared posters that…
Latvian government lifts requirement to wear protective masks in healthcare and social care institutions
Because of lowering Covid-19 infection risks, as well as considering the practice of other EU member states in regards to wearing protective masks,…
People “surf the net” more and more and talk to each other less and less
Last year mobile internet users spent an average of 42 GB a month on the internet. This is is 18% more when compared…
Latvian PM doesn’t want to criticise only the police for recent failures
Although in recent weeks there have been several crimes committed in Latvia that had the residents question the competence of the country’s police…
Latvian police commence criminal proceedings over defacing of “Bolderaja” sign
Latvian State Police have commenced criminal proceedings over the defacing of “Bolderaja” sign in Riga, as confirmed by police. Photos published on social…
Latvian residents divided over rise of ethnic tension in the country
Residents in Latvia have different opinions about the increase of ethnic tension within society, according to results of a study by Providus public…
