Latvia’s unemployment level remains the highest in Latgale region
At the end of March 2024 the level of registered unemployment in Latvia was at 5.8% of the economically active population, according to…
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Rezekne to amend budget again to receive a loan from Latvian State Treasury
To receive a loan from the State Treasury to stabilise the city’s finances, Rezekne will amend its budget once more. Chairman of Rezekne…
Latvian Ministry of Foreign Affairs may remain “headless” a bit longer
The post of Latvian Minister of Foreign Affairs requires an active fighter, someone who is knowledgeable about politics, said Latvian Prime Minister Evika…
Meteorologists promise a warm start of the week in Latvia
On Monday, the 8th of April, clouds will be few. Weather will be mostly dry, with moments of rain in some areas in…
Week in Lithuania | Defence ministry tables defence and security bill; Ukrainian PM pays visit to Lithuania
Last week, Lithuania’s opposition Farmers and Greens rejoined cross-party defence agreement; Election authority registered first three presidential candidates Lithuania to purchase 3 000…
President urges Bank of Latvia to assess unjustified restrictions on access to financial services
Active work from the Bank of Latvia is needed to assess the unjustified restrictions on access to financial services, said President of Latvia…
Construction of first support pillar of Rail Baltica bridge over Daugava River commences
In continuation of the construction of Rail Baltica bridge over Daugava River in Riga, the constriction of the bridge’s first support pylon commenced…
Gambling restrictions imposed in Riga found to be in breach of Latvian Constitution
The Constitutional Court of Latvia has ruled that the restrictions on the organisation of gambling in Riga’s entire administrative territory are in breach…
BNN ANALYSES | Only 8% of Lithuanian employers support a four-day workweek, but change is inexorable
Linas Jegelevičius Almost a hundred years ago, Henry Ford, the legendary American carmaker, saw the benefits of reducing his workers’ work week from…
