Latvian Saeima to view 26 topics; including support for residents who host Ukrainian refugees
On Thursday, 12 May, Latvia’s Saeima will decide in the final reading on provision of support to persons that voluntarily host Ukrainian refugees….
Category: Social
Police in Riga restrict access to Victory Monument entirely
Police in Riga have completely restricted access to the monument in Victory Park, as confirmed by State Police. On Wednesday, 11 May, Latvian…
Farmers: food prices in Latvia may reach new heights this autumn
«More and more external factors emerge and strike at the food industry. This industry is in a state of crisis. Food is becoming…
Police in Riga disperse last people gathered at Victory Park; several detained
Latvian State Police dispersed the last groups of people who gathered at Victory Park in Riga. Several people were detained using force, as…
Ukrainian civilian deaths at war could exceed 3 381 by thousands, UN says
The UN’s current official number of civilian deaths in Ukraine since Russia invaded the country on February 24 could be higher by several…
In Estonia, 11 000 gather on Russia’s Victory Day
In Estonia, the highly controversial Victory Day celebration has been attended by around 11 000 people. The majority of people arrived at the…
Latvia to lift mask-wearing requirement for public transports on 15 May
From 15 May onward residents in Latvia will no longer have to wear protective masks when using public transport services, as provided by…
Latvian residents become less and less tolerant towards corruption
85% of residents and 73% of entrepreneurs in Latvia are not prepared to bribe state officials to thereby ensure resolution of different problems….
Economist: growth is delayed by Eurozone’s dependence on Russian energy
International economic perspectives have become worse in recent months. The war in Ukraine has significantly impacted development of the global economy and security…
