Latvian Saeima member suggests tightening stay requirements for EU citizens
Members of the 14th Saeima, National Alliance (NA) member Jānis Dombrava has suggested tightening residence requirements for EU citizens in Latvia, particularly in…
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EU Commissioner warns about contradictions in tax and support policies
In a time when the European Central Bank (ECB) implements measures to slow inflation, European Union (EU) member states have to start reducing…
Inflation causes tax revenue grow more rapidly than budget expenditures in Latvia
The Ministry of Finance reports that data from the State Treasury indicates that in 11 months of 2022 the budget balance improved by…
Minister of Agriculture: we have to fight for Latvia’s interests in EU Climate Policy
We will have to fight for Latvia’s interests in European Union’s (EU) Climate Policy, said Latvia’s Minister of Agriculture Didzis Šmits in an…
55% of respondents in Latvia are neutral towards China, study finds
Riga Stradins University (RSU) reports that a NATO-backed study of Baltic-Chinese relations has concluded. This study focused on the public opinions of Baltic…
Latvian experts say 2023 may be decisive for Ukraine
The year 2023 may bring decisive developments in the Russian-Ukrainian war. However, it remains entirely possible the war may continue until 2024, according…
Serbs in Kosovo begin to remove barricades
The Serbs living in Kosovo, who have been blocking the roads for more than two weeks, will start removing the barricades on the…
Latvian State Chancellery presents round-up of major public legislative changes for 2023
Latvian State Chancellery reports that with assistance with ministries it has compiled information about legislative changes that will have a major impact for…
Latvian Saeima committee approves criminal prosecution of lying deputy
On Wednesday, the 28th of December, Saeima’s Mandates, Ethics and Submissions Committee unanimously decided to ask the parliament to permit criminal prosecution of…
