Electricity bills on a rapid rise in Latvia
In November 2023 electricity prices in all three Baltic States went up by 20% or 105.20 EUR/MWh when compared to October, as BNN…
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Every fifth woman in Latvia does not change her surname after marriage
19% of women in Latvia do not change their surname after marriage, according to data compiled by the Central Statistical Bureau of Latvia…
Proposed amendments to Irish constitution to modernize family values
On Tuesday, the 5th of December, the Irish Government announced its intention to amend the Constitution, in particular with regard to the role…
Latvia forced to procure 221 000 Covid-19 vaccine doses every year
Next year, in accordance with the agreement with the European Commission, Latvia will receive 221 000 Covid-19 vaccine doses, says Minister of Health…
Latvian Minister of Foreign Affairs offers his insight into recent special flight scandal
Opinion piece: Krišjānis Kariņš, Latvian Minister of Foreign Affairs (New Unity) Lately there has been an active discussion about the role of the…
Visa-free travel policy in China boosts tourism
China’s Foreign Ministry said on Tuesday, the 5th of December, that its visa-free travel policy has made a huge difference in making travellers’…
Latvia’s current payment account deficit in nine months – 4.8% of GDP
Latvia’s current payment account deficit in the first nine months of 2023 was EUR 1.441 billion, which is equal to 4.8% of GDP,…
Seven complaints submitted over outcome of Southern Bridge construction tender
A total of seven complaints have been submitted over the outcome of the fourth round of the Southern Bridge construction tender, according to…
Snow and ice worsen driving conditions in most of Latvia
The snow and ice made driving conditions difficult in nearly all of Latvia in the morning on Monday, the 4th of December. The…
