Tax authority officials accused of embezzlement and falsifying overtime
The Prosecutor’s Office has charged two officials from the State Revenue Service’s (VID) Tax and Customs Police Department with embezzling funds allocated for…
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Latvian President Rinkēvičs: Latvia must be ready for all threat scenarios, including military ones
Latvia must be prepared for any scenario, ranging from new hybrid attacks to conventional military threats, President Edgars Rinkēvičs told the LETA news…
Cold and wet spring continues in Latvia – snow cover expected in some areas
On Monday, the 7th of April, the sky will remain cloudy, with only occasional glimpses of sunshine. Light precipitation is expected in some…
US will know within weeks whether Russia is serious about peace, says Secretary of State Rubio
The US will know in a few weeks whether Russia is serious about peace with Ukraine, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said…
BNN INTERVIEW | Birth rate crisis, pensioners still working, yet there’s labour shortage – Welfare Minister Uzulnieks on today’s Latvia
Author: Ilona Bērziņa Minister of Welfare Reinis Uzulnieks (ZZS) identifies his top priorities as demography, employment, and improving the quality of life for…
“It could drive up prices everywhere” – MEP Vaidere on Trump’s new tariffs
The new customs tariffs imposed by the United States against the European Union (EU) will lead to increased costs both in the US…
Gusty winds and cooler air: wintery weather expected in Latvia over the weekend
On Friday, the northwesterly and northerly winds will gradually strengthen and become gusty. As the stronger northern winds set in, cooler air will…
Stocks, US dollar fall as Trump tariffs raise economic concerns
Stock markets fell sharply and the US stock index dropped by more than 4% on Thursday morning, the 3rd of April, while the…
“Populism, not solutions” – Latvian grocery chain Elvi leadership criticizes politicians for superficial approach to food prices
The issue of food prices is a topic that’s easy to speak loudly about, but policymakers fail to address it in a meaningful…
