More than 1 300 000 spent: Prosecutor General’s Office looks into aircraft rent for Kariņš’s needs
The Latvian Prosecutor General’s Office has commence an investigation of the rent of private aircraft for the needs of then the Prime Minister…
Category: Social
How happy is the Estonian man?
International Men’s Day this year was celebrated on Sunday, the 19th of November. Epp Remmelg, leading analyst at Statistics Estonia, took the opportunity…
Latvian parliament considers restoring pension supplements
It is planned to restore old age and disability pension supplements for the people who retired after 2012, as provided by the amendments…
Meteorologists warn of intense snowing in Latvia
On the 30th of November there will be lasting snowfall in Latvia, meteorologists warn. The smallest amount of snow is expected in South…
Latvian Pasažieru vilciens to chance brand name to Vivi after receiving new trains
Starting with Wednesday, the 29th of November, when Pasažieru vilciens (PV) is set to receive the first new electric trains manufactured by Škoda…
Latvian government approves 12 VAT rate for fruits, vegetables and berries for one year
On Tuesday, the 28th of November, Latvian government supported the application of a reduced 12% VAT rate on fruits, vegetables and berries for…
Latvian president concerned about large number of vacancies in Prison Administration
On Monday, the 27th of November, during his inspection of Riga Central Prison and the work done by the Prison Administration in this…
Situation is critical. Latvian minister worried about youngsters’ unhealthy lifestyle
The situation with healthy lifestyle habits, especially among youngsters, is critical, said Latvian Minister of Healthcare Hosams Abu Beri during a meeting of…
BNN IN FOCUS | In a crisis people will have to look for shelter on their own – bomb shelters hostages of bureaucracy
Ilona Bērziņa/Opinion piece During the Cold War there were hundreds of bomb shelters built in Latvia for the Soviet nomenclature in the event…
