National debt rises, austerity urged – yet borrowing continues to increase
At the end of last year, Latvia’s general government debt stood at 46.8% of the country’s gross domestic product (GDP), according to the…
Category: Social
9 May in Latvia: banned symbols and public urination at former Soviet monument sites
By noon today, the State Police of Latvia had recorded several administrative violations related to the 9th of May, and two individuals had…
May surprises with snow, but warmer weather expected next week
On Friday, the weather will be mostly cloudy, though occasional clear skies and sunshine are expected. Short periods of rain are forecast in…
VIDEO | The Catholic World Has a New Pope
On Thursday, white smoke billowed from the chimney above the Sistine Chapel in Vatican City, signaling that the 133 cardinals have elected a…
OPINION | No repairs, just hope – Latvia risks losing its electric train service
Opinion piece by Ilona Bērziņa Passenger transport by electric trains in Latvia is on the brink of a serious crisis. The state railway…
President of Latvia warns: “Rail Baltica” and “airBaltic” must not become wreckage of broken promises
President of Latvia Edgars Rinkēvičs is calling on the Ministry of Transport and the government to act responsibly in the implementation of the…
Nordic countries and Estonia roll out offline card payment system in case of internet disruptions
Finland, Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Estonia are introducing offline card payment systems in case of internet outages, including sabotage, Tuomas Valimaki, a member…
Foster families are depleting, adoptions stagnating – ministry promises financial and practical support
According to the Ministry of Welfare (MoW), there are currently 1 097 children listed in the adoption register in Latvia. Of these, 631…
Order will be maintained on the 9th of May – top state officials trust security services
President Edgars Rinkēvičs and Prime Minister Evika Siliņa (JV) expressed confidence that Latvia’s law enforcement and security services are prepared to maintain public…
