Latvia plans to grant municipalities the right to block wind farm projects
Municipalities may be given the right to reject wind power projects if the capacity of projects already implemented in their territory reaches 150…
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Due to costs, Latvia considering reducing print media deliveries
During a meeting this week between representatives of the Ministry of Transport (MoT) and the Latvian Press Publishers Association, the possibility was discussed…
Stradiņš Hospital to significantly increase fees for doctor consultations
From the 1st of September, consultation fees at Pauls Stradiņš Clinical University Hospital (PSKUS) will be increased by 10 euros, hospital representative Gunda…
Ukrainian President awards Latvian Foreign Minister Baiba Braže for supporting Ukraine’s sovereignty
By decree of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Latvian Foreign Minister Baiba Braže (New Unity) has been awarded the Order of Merit, 2nd Class,…
Kleinbergs criticizes Ratnieks’ statements on migrants: “It’s not as bad as claimed”
Riga Mayor Viesturs Kleinbergs (Progressives) has pledged to closely monitor how effective Riga Municipal Police involvement will be in raids against illegal immigration…
Prices continue to rise in Latvia, competition fiercer than ever: food retailers concerned
The past year has not been easy for the food retail sector, said Noris Krūzītis, Executive Director of the Latvian Food Retailers Association….
Doctors warn: Without pay rise, Latvia will become a “well-guarded cemetery”
If additional funds demanded by doctors for raising medical staff salaries are not found, it will look as if someone wants to turn…
Exams for Students in Latvia to Change – New Subjects and New Requirements
In the next school year, changes are expected in national examinations, affecting both requirements for passing, as well as their organization and content,…
Čakste: Latvenergo’s deal with Tet and LMT could slow investment pace in wind and solar parks
The involvement of AS Latvenergo in the acquisition of shares in the telecom companies SIA Tet and SIA Latvijas mobilais telefons (LMT), currently…
