ECHR finds no violations in national minority schools’ switch to Latvian language only
The amendments adopted in Latvia in 2018 regarding the gradual transition to teaching in Latvian language only in national minority secondary schools do…
Category: Politics
Changes in Latvian government to extend to Riga City Council as well
With the reshuffling of seats and parties in the new government, changes are also expected to come to the composition of Riga City…
Estonia to send Latvia reinforcements to battle illegal immigration coming from Belarus
Estonia plans to send reinforcements to Latvia to help the country battle the mass illegal immigration coming from Belarus, as confirmed by Estonian…
Ministry: additional funding will help ensure continuity of laboratory services
On Tuesday, the 12th of September, Latvia’s government supported the suggestion to allocate an additional amount of EUR 11.2 million towards laboratory examinations,…
Combined List party suggests plan to reduce electricity transmission tariffs by 40%
On Thursday, the 14th of September, Saeima deputies decided to submit the plan composed by the Combined List (AS) to reduce electricity tariffs…
Exclusive interview with Petr Aven. Billionaire contemplates sanctions, rights, West and Russia’s place
Interview article author: Armands Puče/LA It was not difficult to agree on an interview with the billionaire Petr Aven, who is also a…
Cars with Russian registration plates to no longer be allowed entry to Latvia
In accordance with explanations from the European Commission and the opinion provided by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, as of 18:00 pm (local…
Forming coalition in Latvia plans to ratify Istanbul Convention by year’s end
Partners of the forming coalition in Latvia – New Unity (JV), Progressive party (PRO) and the Union of Greens and Farmers (ZZS) –…
Healthcare workers object to New Unity taking over sector’s supervising ministry
The Latvian Union of Health and Social Care Workers (LVSADA) objects to New Unity (JV) taking over the sector, because it could indicate…
