Data for 2023 shows 21.6% of Latvian residents under risk of poverty
In Latvia, 399 000 residents or 21.6% of the country’s population was at risk of poverty in 2023, which is 0.9 percentage points…
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Latvian NBS official accused of abuse of office and fraud in food procurement procedure
The prosecutor’s office has presented criminal charges to an official of Latvian National Armed Forces (NBS) for abuse of office, forging documents and…
Putin says Slovak PM offered to host Moscow-Kyiv peace talks
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico told Russian President Vladimir Putin during a recent unannounced visit to Moscow that has helped end Russia’s international…
Kaja Kallas: Sabotage on the rise in Europe, damage to undersea cables shows coordinated action
Kaja Kallas, the European Union’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, said that the increasing number of attacks on undersea cables…
Police in Latvia to remain on high alert on roads until 2nd of January
From Saturday, the 21st of December, until the 2nd of January 2025, Latvian State Police will be doubling efforts to keep road traffic…
Bank analysts predict average inflation of 2 – 2.6 % for Latvia next year
Average annual inflation may reach 2 – 2.6% in Latvia next year, as LETA was told by interviewed bank analysts. Swedbank Latvia Chief…
Week in Lithuania | President says 2025 budget allows 4% spending for defence; Neman Dawn leader Žemaitaitis threatens to leave Coalition
Last week, the top court found the ban on the promotion of LGBTIQ family concept unconstitutional; Foreign minister called for EU sanctions against…
Latvian operational services on high alert for upcoming Christmas holiday
Latvian operational services are awaiting the upcoming Christmas holiday with concerns, as this is the season when Latvian residents will have six free…
What does Akropole Riga intend to do after “Pringles Christmas Tree” incident?
The administration of Akropole Riga shopping mall have decided to not turn to the police after the Pringles Christmas Tree incident, as confirmed…
