Latvia plans minimum wage increase – proposed amount falls short of initial calculations
After the National Tripartite Cooperation Council failed to reach an agreement on raising Latvia’s minimum wage to 835 euros, the Ministry of Welfare…
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New week in Latvia to begin with rain and strong winds
Monday will be mostly cloudy, with only occasional sunny spells. A band of precipitation will move across Latvia from the west, bringing rain…
From football stadium to modern urban district – future of Riga’s Skonto site begins to take shape
Estonian real estate developer Invego has reached an agreement to acquire the property housing Riga’s Skonto football stadium, with plans to transform the…
Weekend plans could be disrupted by the weather – rain and gusty winds heading for Latvia
Friday will be mostly cloudy, with a widespread band of precipitation moving across Latvia from the southwest during the night, bringing rain to…
No electricity, but fuel must remain available – Latvian parliament introduces new requirements for petrol stations
On Thursday, the Latvian parliament, the Saeima, adopted amendments to the Energy Law in the second and final reading, requiring certain petrol stations…
Worrying news about Porziņģis – reports suggest he could even retire from basketball
The Golden State Warriors are considering trading Latvian centre Kristaps Porziņģis, whose future in professional basketball is becoming increasingly uncertain, ESPN reports, citing…
Autumn to bring more warmth to Latvia – but changes in the weather are on the way
Thursday will bring variable cloud cover across Latvia, with more clouds expected in western regions. However, no precipitation is forecast, according to the…
Dispute over teaching family values in Latvian schools – Education Ministry responds to criticism
Latvia’s Ministry of Education and Science (IZM) has denied using the controversial Teen Star programme or other religious or ideological approaches in its…
Following high-profile crimes involving police officers, Latvia’s Interior Ministry reviews State Police operations – findings revealed
An internal review launched following crimes committed by intoxicated police officers in late July has found no systemic shortcomings in the Latvian State…
