Number of vacant jobs in Latvia exceeds average in the EU in Q3 2023
In Q3 2023 the number of vacant jobs in Latvia was higher than the average in the European Union, according to data published…
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ViVi fails. One new electric train breaks down mere days after initial deployment
One of the three new electric trains deployed in Riga last week has already started experiencing technical problems. This means passenger transports will…
State secretary to Latvian Ministry of Defence submits resignation
The state secretary to Latvia Ministry of Defence Jānis Garisons has submitted his resignation to minister Andris Sprūds. He will leave his post…
Rain to replace snow in Latvia as thaw to continue next week
On Friday, the 15th of December, similarly to previous days, the sky will be cloudy in Latvia. Precipitation is expected as well –…
New electric trains in Latvia to start coursing in Tukums, Aizkraukle and Skulte directions
On Friday, the 15th of December, Pasažieru vilciens JSC (PV) will deploy new electric trains in three directions: Tukums, Aizkraukle and Skulte. Trips…
Week in Lithuania | residence permit issuance suspended for Belarusians; President signs 2024 state budget
Last week, opposition called on Seimas speaker to quit over her party’s corruption conviction, MPs approved pay raise for prosecutors Seimas bans professional…
Bank of Latvia maintains inflation outlook for 2023 at 9%
The Bank of Latvia has maintained the average inflation outlook for 2023 at 9%, as confirmed by the central bank’s representatives. For the…
Latvian police apprehend group for human trafficking in Indian restaurant
At the end of November 2023 Latvian State Police apprehended three people suspected of involving two foreign citizens in forced labour in some…
Prince Harry wins phone-hacking case against British tabloids
The High Court in London on Friday, the 15th of December, found that Prince Harry was the victim of phone hacking and other…
