NVA director: economic decline in Latvia isn’t reflected in unemployment indexes yet
The economic decline is not yet reflected in unemployment indexes – the unemployment level in Latvia has dropped to 5.8%, which is the…
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In August, the consumer price index was still influenced the most by housing – and food – related price increases
In August, the consumer price index increased by 2.3% compared with July, and by 24.8% compared with August 2021, as informed by Statistics…
Prohibition for Russian citizens with Schengen visas to cross Baltic States to come to force soon
The prohibition for Russian citizens with Schengen visas to cross a part of European Union’s external border will come to force within the…
Medics: Latvia needs 30 million euros to satisfy strike demands
Preparations of Latvian Health and Social Care Workers’ Trade Union (LVSADA) for the full-scale strike on 27th and 28th September are almost complete….
Parents in Latvia advised to look after children while teachers are on strike
Parents of children who attend schools and kindergartens in Riga have to keep in mind that due to the upcoming teachers’ strike, they…
Latvian residents report receiving fake text messages from National Armed Forces
Latvian Ministry of Defence, local mobile service operators and the State Fire and Rescue Service have started sending text messages to Latvian residents…
Omicron–adapted vaccination to start in Lithuania
Lithuanian residents will be able to get vaccinated with the Covid-19 vaccine adapted to the Omicron variant starting from next week, informs National…
No compromise – Latvian teachers will go on strike
No compromise for the possible increase of teachers’ pay was reached during the Reconciliation Committee’s final meeting on 7 September. This means Latvian…
Bar set for Latvian Special Tasks Unit training course too high for women
Not a single woman has passed the National Armed Forces (NBS) Special Tasks Unit (SUV) infantry training course since the restoration of independence…
