Latvian VID continues looking into Daugavpils mayor’s possible luxurious living
Latvian State Revenue Service (VID) still continues its investigation of Daugavpils Mayor Andrejs Elksniņš’s possible living well beyond his financial means, as VID…
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A paradox! Latvia’s transport sector requires enormous investments, minister assures
Generally speaking, so far the success of Latvia’s transport sector in the use of European Union funds has been poor, says Latvian Minister…
Same-sex marriages legal in Estonia; couples will be able to adopt children as well
As of the 1st of January 2024 same-sex marriages are legal in Estonia. On the 20th of June 2023 the Estonian parliament passed…
Minister: institutions have to agree on cooperation in the event of malfunctions of passenger trains
Companies and institutions have to reach an agreement on cooperation in the event of malfunctions of passenger trains, said Latvian Minister of Transport…
Latvian Competition Council fines Latvian Motor Insurers’ Bureau for distorting competition
The Competition Council (KP) has applied a fine of EUR 336 086 on Latvian Motor Insurers’ Bureau (LTAB) for competition-distorting activities, as confirmed…
Air temperature in Latvia falls to -13° C; feels like -23° C with the wind
On Wednesday, the 3rd of January, maximum air temperature in Latvia is expected around -9° C along the coast in Kurzeme and -19°…
More technical problems found in Czech-supplied electric trains in Latvia
Various technical problems were found in five new electric trains, as reported by representatives of Pasažieru vilciens (PV). The company reports that PV…
All Latvian family doctors sign contracts with National Health Service for 2024
All family doctors in Latvia have signed a contract to continue providing healthcare services in 2024, as LETA confirmed from the National Health…
Latvian minister to request explanations from Škoda Vagonka about defects found in new trains
Latvian Minister of Transport Kaspars Briškens and the board of Pasažieru vilciens (PV) will meet with the management of Czech Škoda Vagonka on…
