Latvian Unity party scrambles to counter accusations of payments of envelope wages
The accusations from former Unity office worker Normunds Orleāns regarding the alleged payment of envelope wages “are made-up to discredit Unity political party”,…
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BNN IN FOCUS | Politologist: ex-PM Kariņš is New Unity’s biggest problem
Author: Ilona Bērziņa/BNN Three months prior to European Parliament elections the National Alliance overtook New Unity as the new leader in Latvian polls….
Sārts: 30 years of relative peace are over
The 30 years of relative peace are over, said Director of NATO’s Strategic Communications Centre of Excellence Jānis Sārts in an interview to…
VIDEO | Oscar-winning Ukrainian director would trade his prize for peace in Ukraine
Ukrainian filmmaker Mstislav Chernov, a video journalist for The Associated Press, won Ukraine’s first Oscar for best documentary at an Academy Awards ceremony…
Latvian Minister of Finance in hot water because of corruption scandal involving New Unity
Combined List’s (AS) Saeima faction members have submitted a request for the dismissal of Latvia’s Minister of Finance, Unity party’s chairman Arvils Ašeradens…
Ministry says average inflation in March to remain below 1% in Latvia
In March 2024 inflation will be increased slightly by the growth of excise tax rate on alcoholic beverages, tobacco products, tobacco alternatives and…
Weather in Latvia to be mostly clear and dry this week
On Monday, the 11th of March, anticyclone influence will remain tangible in Latvia. Weather will be mostly clear and dry. The wind will…
Marta centre organises women’s solidarity procession against violence on the 8th of March
The 6th solidarity procession against violence gathered approximately 150 participants, as reported by LETA. This year Marta centre organised the solidarity procession to…
Average consumer price level up by 0.4% in Latvia
In February 2024, compared to February 2023, the average level of consumer prices increased by 0.4 %, latest data of the Central Statistical…
