Latvian parliament promises aid to residents who host Ukrainian refugees
On Thursday, 12 May, Latvian Saeima passed in the second and final reading urgent amendments to the Law on Assistance to Ukrainian Civilians….
Category: Social
Latvian residents donate nearly EUR 100 000 for initiative to demolish «Occupation Monument»
«In a short period of time Latvia’s society made it clear – there is no place for aggression and provocations in Latvia! Nearly…
Nearly every fourth woman in Baltic States is financially dependent on their partner
Up to 26% of women in Baltic States are financially dependent on their partner or spouse. This means they lack the freedom of…
Riga City Council deputy: Maskavas Street should be renamed along its entire route
One of the first reactions to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine was that the section of Antonijas Street near the embassy of the Russian…
Riga vice-mayor: monument in Victory Park must be demolished quickly
Quick demolishing of the Soviet monument in Pārdaugava would require a special law that would allow circumventing certain requirements of construction regulations, said…
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….
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…
