Rīga to close kindergarten buildings but promises to retain teachers: “No one will be left without a job”
Given the shortage of teachers in Riga, educators who wish to continue working will not lose their jobs following the planned changes to…
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Snow expected in parts of Latvia over the weekend, with frost intensifying again next week
On Friday and Saturday, the sky will mostly be covered with clouds, which will bring occasional snowfall in some areas, according to the…
ECB makes key decision on interest rates
The European Central Bank (ECB) decided on Thursday to leave interest rates unchanged. At a meeting of the ECB Governing Council in Frankfurt,…
Latvian police open criminal proceedings over latest Epstein case materials
The State Police of Latvia have initiated criminal proceedings regarding the latest materials published last week in the case of convicted U.S. sex…
Anti-tank mine production facility in Latvia planned within two years
On Thursday, the 5th of February, Minister of Defence Andris Sprūds participated in the signing of a memorandum of understanding on establishing a…
Frost shows no signs of easing: a new cold wave to reach Latvia
During the night into Thursday, skies will see only a small amount of cloud cover; however, from the south, cloudiness will gradually increase…
Around 60 people questioned in Latvia in criminal proceedings over the implementation of Rail Baltica
The Corruption Prevention and Combating Bureau (KNAB) has so far questioned more than 60 people in the criminal proceedings related to the implementation…
Riga mayor: several kindergartens and schools in the capital will have to be closed
Due to changes in the number of pupils, several preschool institutions and schools in Riga will have to be closed, Riga Mayor Viesturs…
Unlawful suspension, but a disciplinary offence – court ruling in the Citskovskis case
The State Chancellery is still assessing whether to appeal the court ruling that partially upheld the application of former Director of the State…
