Latvian ambassador: mobilisation will cause more deaths and could start riots in Russia
Russian President Vladimir Putin’s announced partial mobilisation will cause more deaths for the Russian army and could start riots within the country, admits…
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Latvian PM promises stores of natural gas exceed what is necessary for heating season
The stores of natural gas in Latvia exceed the volume necessary for the country to make it through the heating season, said Prime…
Despite the tourist visa ban, some Russian citizens try to enter Lithuania
Lithuanian border guards barred entry to 26 Russian citizens between Monday, 19 September noon and Tuesday, 20 September, referring to the State Border…
Actual unemployment level in Latvia at 6.4% and registered – at 5.8%
In August 2022 actual unemployment rate in Latvia constituted 6.4 % and compared to July it has reduced by 0.1 percentage points. Unemployment…
Temperature in apartments in Latvia to not exceed +19° C this winter
To reduce consumption of energy resources on indoor heating, Latvia’s Cabinet of Ministers decided on Tuesday, 20 September, to temporarily reduce indoor air…
Politologist’s thoughts on 14th Saeima elections – promises, ratings, voters’ habits and national security
Author: Ventspilnieks Soon Latvian citizens will go to vote to compose the new Saeima for the next four years. This year’s pre-election season…
Jaunzeme: VID investigates six cases regarding violations potentially committed by employees
Latvia’s State Revenue Service (VID) currently investigates six more employees over suspicions of possible violations. More people may end up detained soon, said…
Border crossing in Baltic states remains calm ahead of Russian tourist visa ban
Entry restrictions for Russian citizens with tourist visas for the Schengen area come into force in the Baltic states and Poland, starting from…
Latvian minister proposes diverting Bayraktar donations towards Ukrainian army’s other needs
Latvian Minister of Defence Artis Pabriks proposes diverting the money donated by Latvian residents for the purchase of Bayraktar drone so far towards…
