Number of foreign tourists visiting Latvia down by more than 25%
Compared to 2020, Latvia was visited by 1.9 million foreign visitors in 2021, which is a decrease of 39.5 %. Compared to 2020,…
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BNN INTERVIEW | Historian: Russia’s supporters in Latvia consider the hoisting of Ukraine’s flag a provocation
Some individuals in Daugavpils appeal to the sanctity of the city’s flag during wartime. Meanwhile, many in people that are in power in…
Latvian Saeima rejects ministry’s proposal to prohibit distance learning for 1st to 6th graders
The parliament has rejected the proposal from Minister of Education and Science Anita Muižniece to prohibit distance learning for 1st to 6th graders….
Latvian armed forces to organize military exercises
This week Latvian National Armed Forces will be holding the traditional annual Land Force Mechanized Infantry Brigade exercise Berešu maršs [March of the…
Latvian parliament officially accuses Russia of genocide of Ukrainian people
On Thursday, 21 April, Latvia’s Saeima unanimously passed the statement on Russian Federation’s aggression and war crimes in Ukraine, while also voicing solidarity…
Getliņi Eko manager: packaging deposit system has yet to affect landfill
Even after Latvia’s adoption of a packaging deposit system earlier this year Getliņi landfill has yet to experience any changes to the waste…
Estonia spent EUR 170 m on helping pay energy bills this season
Estonia has spent EUR 170 million on various schemes to help households and businesses overcome the price hike of energy bills this heating…
PHOTO | women gather outside Russian embassy to protest against Russian army’s cruelty towards women
Following Tallinn’s example, women in Latvia decided to gather outside the Russian embassy in Riga for a similar protest. According to organisers of…
Residents may have to pay more for school lunches in Riga in the next school year
Starting from 1 September 2022 some parents in Riga may have to pay 1-2 euros extra for their children’s school lunches. Free lunches…
