Orleāns: envelope wages were probably being paid in Unity’s prime minister’s office as well
It’s possible envelope wages were paid to not only Unity’s office workers but to the people close to the party as well, such…
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Bank of Latvia reports losses of EUR 54 million in 2023
Last year, the Bank of Latvia operated with losses of EUR 54 million. 2022 was concluded by the central bank without losses or…
BNN INTERVIEW | Andrejs Pildegovičs: Latvia’s path to joining UN Security Council; diplomatic fights and strategy
Ilona Bērziņa One of Latvia’s long-term foreign policy goals is being elected to the UN Security Council in 2026-2027. What are our chances…
Latvian Minister of Foreign Affairs Baiba Braže unveils her team
Minister Baiba Braže’s advisor for strategic communication and public diplomacy affairs will be Signe Znotiņa-Znota and her advisor for security and societal resilience…
In Estonia, the gender pay gap narrowed over the past year
According to Statistics Estonia, in 2023, the gross hourly earnings of female employees were 13.1% smaller than the earnings of male employees. The…
Organisations: Covid-19 consequences and geopolitical situation require immediate decisions
The Council for Cooperation of Agricultural Organisations (LOSP) and Latvian Employers’ Confederation (LDDK) invite Latvia’s highest ranking politicians to agree on the country’s…
Food and Veterinary Service checks fruits and vegetables sold in Latvia; violations uncovered
The Food and Veterinary Service (PVD), through inspections of fresh vegetables, fruits and berries, visited more than 390 food sellers in a single…
Latvia’s economy is behind other Baltic States. Why is that?
The work the public sector in Latvia does to attract investments, according to foreign investors, received the lowest score since 2016 last year,…
Medical trade union requests audit of Latvian government’s work
Latvian Trade Union of Health and Social Care Workers (LVSADA) has turned to the State Audit (VK) with a request to perform an…
