Latvia ready to intervene in the fuel market – how far can price controls go?
Fuel retailers in Latvia may be subject to a solidarity levy if their actual retail prices exceed an objectively calculated benchmark price by…
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750 euros threshold will not be introduced in Latvia – political opposition halts Finance Ministry plan
Latvia’s Ministry of Finance (FM) has withdrawn its planned proposal to introduce a 750 euros threshold for declaring cash deposit transactions, according to…
Frost at night, up to +12°C during the day – latest weather forecast for Latvia
Cloud cover will dominate the skies on Monday, with only occasional sunshine breaking through. From midday onwards, light rain is expected in parts…
Latvia to review warning system – what went wrong?
The Cabinet of Ministers will have to develop regulations on public alerting in the event of a threat, Ainars Latkovskis (New Unity), Chairman…
After drone incursions, Baltic states call for urgent NATO action
Following recent drone incidents in Baltic airspace, Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia have highlighted the need to increase funding for strengthening the external borders…
Pleasant weekend weather in Latvia, but changes expected next week
On Friday, light rain is expected only during the first half of the night in eastern regions, while the day will pass without…
“What will eight cents save?” – Latvia to reduce excise duty on diesel fuel for three months
On Thursday, the Saeima adopted in the final reading the Law on Limiting the Increase in Fuel Prices, which provides for temporary measures…
Children and Roblox: parents should monitor their children on the gaming site
A game developer working with the Roblox platform has said that child protection measures, including age verification, are not convincing enough, writes the…
Operations of several kebab and pizzeria establishments suspended in Latvia due to hygiene violations
The Food and Veterinary Service has suspended the operations of five public catering establishments over the past two months due to violations of…
