Minimal unemployment drop observed in Latvia in June
In June 2022 actual unemployment rate in Latvia constituted 6.3 % and compared to May it has reduced by 0.2 percentage points. Unemployment…
Category: Social
WHO predicts another surge in Covid-19 infections this autumn
The spread of Covid-19 infection will increase again in autumn. However, there is hope infection cases will not be as severe as they…
June’s inflation levels reported the highest in Baltic States
June’s inflation in Latvia was higher than the average in the European Union and Eurozone, according to the latest data published by Eurostat….
Removal of two monuments in Daugavpils may cost up to EUR 300 000
It is planned to spend EUR 300 000 on the removal of the Memorial to Red Army Troops at Slavas Square and the…
Meteorologists promise warmer weather in Latvia this week
This week there will be less precipitation in Latvia – weather will be mostly cloudy and some short-term showers are expected. No thunderstorms…
Latvian fire fighters concerned about growing shortage of workers due to low wages
Due to insufficient wages Latvian State Fire and Rescue Service (VUGD) predicts an even bigger shortage of employees, the service warns. In 2017…
Latvian State Police demote multiple officers over 10 May events in Pārdaugava
Three Riga Region Police Department officials are to be demoted for the handling of the situation at Victory Monument in Pārdaugava earlier this…
BNN summary of the week: Euro troubles. 14th Saeima candidates. Pension indexation
This week’s intense precipitation caused considerable losses for Latvian farmers. In many places crops have been ruined by excessive moisture. This means it…
Week in Lithuania: 796 new Covid-19 cases reported on Friday, Ignitis Group says it will invest 200 million euros into Jonava solar park
Last week, Lithuania, US signed memorandum on strengthening energy sector, Kaunas mayor’s family decided to sell Hilton Hotel project in Vilnius. Lithuania’s space…
