Latvia’s ex-president ashamed of country’s backwardness and missed EU opportunities
“I tensed up. I worked very hard. If future generations take life easier and think they don’t have to put in effort, then…
Category: Social
Latvia adopts a new hotline service for people suffering from addiction
The 6th of May will mark the start of a new consultation hotline 67037333 for people suffering from addiction, as reported by the…
83-year-old priest sentenced to ten years in prison for sexual violence against minors
Kurzeme District Court sentenced some 83-year-old priest to ten years in prison for sexual violence against five girls in Talsi County. The man…
Seven new battalions to strengthen Latvia’s defences
In order to further enhance Latvia’s defences in the coming years, seven new battalions will be formed in the country’s national armed forces,…
Swedbank study: cost of living offsets wage growth in the Baltics
A Swedbank study on family living expenses in the Baltic capitals of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania shows that while net salaries have grown…
Latvia requests appeal for decision to lift sanctions from Russian billionaire; Council of Europe still thinking
Author: Ilona Bērziņa Although Latvia has asked the Legal Service of the Council of Europe to submit an appeal against verdict of the…
Latvian government promises to change bureaucratic obstacles to attract foreign investors
In order to attract foreign investors, the government is prepared to change various bureaucratic and administrative obstacles and cooperate with the private sector,…
Āboltiņa refrains from commenting claims on alleged rigging of Saeima election results in her favour
Her ambassadorial post does not allow Solvita Āboltiņa to comment on domestic policy development, including the claims regarding the possible rigging of 12th…
Air temperature in Latvia to reach +22° C
The sky will remain clear in eastern parts of the country in the morning on Monday the 29th of April. The amount of…
