Covid-19 scandal: court finds former Minister of Health not guilty in case concerning negligence
On Thursday, the 29th of February, Riga City Court gave former Minister of Health Ilze Viņķele a full acquittal in the criminal case…
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Latvian authorities remain on high alert on the border with Russia
Latvian State Border Guard managed to prevent multiple possible members of Russian armed forces of special services from entering the country, as confirmed…
112 youngsters selected for mandatory military service in Latvia ignore notifications
After the lottery organised to select additional conscripts for mandatory military service in Latvia it was discovered that 112 randomly selected youngsters did…
Lux Express questions the feasibility of Tartu-Riga train connection
Estonian international bus operator Lux Express doubts whether the launch of a train service between Tartu and Riga will pay off, as it…
Average gross wage in Latvia grows significantly in 2023
In 2023 the gross average monthly wages and salaries for full-time work amounted to EUR 1 537 and compared to 2022 they have…
Latvian government progresses with potential agreement on school network reform
Negotiations between parties of the ruling coalition and other involved sides have reached a point when it is possible to see a potential…
Latvian ministry says unemployment in Latvia do drop to 5% in coming years
In the coming years the level of unemployment in Latvia will go down to 5%, according to the Ministry of Finance. The ministry…
Government extends restrictions for Russian citizens’ travel to Latvia
The Latvian government has decided to extend until next spring restrictions for Russian citizens’ right to travel to Latvia. This decision was made…
Programme: multiple employees at Tukuma piens suffer injuries
In the last four months four workers of Latvian dairy company Tukuma piens, which is known in the country with its line of…
