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…
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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…
Winter nights to commence at Riga Zoological Garden
From Friday, the 22nd of December, onward Riga Zoological Garden will be open every evening until 21:00, as announced by the zoological garden’s…
Korčagins becomes new head of Latvian State Audit service
On Thursday, the 14th of December, Edgars Korčagins gave his solemn vow in the Saeima and was officially approved as the new head…
Trade union against equal minimum pay for kindergarten administration and teachers
Latvian Trade Union of Education and Science Workers (LIZDA) objects to the intention of the Ministry of Education and Science (IZM) to apply…
Russian language to not be allowed to be requested in job ads or job interviews in Latvia
The Latvian Saeima has conceptually supported amendments to the Labour Law that are intended to further reinforce the use of Latvian language on…
