Covid-19 infection rates on a rise again after a two-month drop
Between 21st and 27th of November the number of people infected with Covid-19 increased by 35.1%, as reported by the Disease Prevention and…
Category: Social
Investigation of insolvency administrator’s murder officially done; criminal prosecution requested for four
Latvian State Police completed its investigation of the murder of insolvency administrator Mārtiņš Bunkus. On 24 November 2022 the case was submitted to…
Latvian authorities commence criminal proceedings on «Baltic antifascists» for assisting Russia
On 28 November Latvia’s State Security Service (VDD) commenced criminal proceedings against persons calling themselves «Baltic antifascists» for their anti-governmental activities on channels…
Latvian corruption watchdog reports possible bribery attempt involving state official
On Monday, 28 November, Latvian Corruption Prevention and Combating Bureau (KNAB) informed of the decision to request the Prosecution Office for Investigation of…
Water supply tariffs in Jurmala increased by one-third
Public Utilities Commission (SPRK), meanwhile, reports that the tariff project submitted by Jūrmalas ūdens LLC water company as justified. It was announced in…
When December comes, air temperatures expected to go down sharply in Latvia
This week weather will be mostly cloudy. At times it will snow and the layer of snow will increase by a couple of…
BNN SUMMARY OF THE WEEK: Officially nominated PM; New posts; No changes in Russia
This week, three weeks after the 14th Saeima officially started performing duties, Latvia’s President Egils Levits decided to officially nominate Krišjānis Kariņš for…
Mandatory procurement component for electricity in Latvia to be zero next year
On 24 November the Public Utilities Commission (SPRK) approved the mandatory procurement component (MPC) submitted by Enerģijas publiskais tirgotājs LLC (EPT). The MPC…
Gaso plans to increase service tariffs in Latvia next year
Latvian gas distribution system operator Gaso JSC has submitted to the Public Utilities Commission (SPRK) new gas distribution service tariffs. The new tariff…
