Latvia’s gender equality indicators are worsening – the sharpest decline in recent years
In the European Institute for Gender Equality’s (EIGE) Gender Equality Index, Latvia this year ranks 24th among the 27 EU member states, the…
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Why does Latvia lack trains – and why might it soon have to lease them from Estonia?
Latvia could begin leasing diesel trains manufactured by the Swiss company Stadler from Estonia, the chairman of the board of Pasažieru vilciens (PV),…
A grey and damp week ahead: fog, rain, and even snowflakes at night
At the beginning and middle of the week, the weather will be fairly uniform — skies will be mostly cloudy, and light precipitation…
After damaging the border fence, a Russian citizen enters Latvia
In Ludza Municipality last Saturday, border guards detained a Russian citizen who illegally crossed the state border from the Russian side, the State…
Why are wages rising in Latvia while the number of jobs is decreasing? CSP data explained
In the third quarter of this year, the average gross monthly wage in Latvia was 1,835 euros, and compared to the third quarter…
A new trend in Latvia’s fuel market: stability, while neighbours face chaos
Fuel prices in Latvia are currently changing evenly and steadily, the chair of the board of the Latvian Fuel Traders Association, Ieva Ligere,…
The week will begin warm and foggy: visibility will significantly deteriorate in some areas
On Monday, the sky will be cloudy, with clearer intervals during the day in parts of Kurzeme. Some rain is expected, mainly in…
BNN IN FOCUS | The first priority is to end Russia’s ability to see everything that happens on Latvia’s railway
When it comes to the possible dismantling of railway tracks near Latvia’s eastern border, there is also an economic dimension — including our…
Filmed an official? Be careful — in Latvia, publishing it may lead to penalties
Visitors to public institutions are allowed to film and photograph officials for personal use; however, courtesy requires informing them beforehand of such an…
