Latvian Prime Minister: Public administration employees are “bullied from all sides”
The Prime Minister of Latvia, Evika Siliņa, has expressed dissatisfaction that people working in the country’s public administration are being “bullied from all…
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Rain expected on Thursday, but temperatures in Latvia could reach +15°C over the weekend
Weather conditions in Latvia will remain changeable in the coming days, with rain expected midweek but warmer spring temperatures forecast for the weekend,…
airBaltic posts 44.3 million euros loss last year
The Latvian national airline airBaltic reported a net loss of 44.337 million euros last year, which is 2.7 times smaller than in 2024,…
Particularly serious crimes sharply increase in Latvia
The number of particularly serious crimes in Latvia increased by 19% last year, Prosecutor General Armins Meisters informed members of the Saeima Defence,…
Fuel prices rise sharply in Latvia – consumer watchdog launches monitoring
The Consumer Rights Protection Centre of Latvia (PTAC) has announced increased monitoring of fuel retailers and is urging consumers to report suspicious price…
Venice Biennale allows Russians to participate; EU threatens to withdraw funding
The Venice Biennale organizers have faced widespread criticism after announcing their decision to allow Russian representatives to participate, writes Politico. Russia will be…
Inflation slows in Latvia, but food, heating and healthcare costs continue to rise
Consumer prices in Latvia increased by 0.2% in February compared with January, while annual inflation fell to 2.3%, down from 2.9% a month…
Service investigation commission to review Rail Baltica procurement for railway switches
A service investigation commission will be established to evaluate the procurement organised by the Baltic joint venture RB Rail for the supply of…
Ministry explains why diagnosis codes will not yet be introduced on sick leave certificates in Latvia
The Ministry of Health of Latvia (VM) has concluded that making diagnosis codes mandatory on sick leave certificates would currently not be the…
