Latvian state-owned companies will be required to pay 90% of profits as dividends to the budget
In 2026 and the following two years, state-owned companies in Latvia will be required to pay 90% of their profits as dividends into…
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Latvia among countries with higher unemployment than the EU average
In July, Latvia’s unemployment rate stood at 6.6%, higher than the European Union (EU) and euro area averages, according to data published on…
Largest African swine fever outbreak of 2025 recorded in Latvia
African swine fever (ASF) has been detected at the pig farm of Baltic Pork Ltd. in Laubere Parish, Ogre Municipality, where 20,000 pigs…
BNN IN FOCUS | Rajevskis: Latvia tackles demographic crisis with promises, not solutions
This week’s spotlight is on demography – a prolonged crisis that politicians seek to address by allocating more funds to various family support…
Lithuanian teachers’ concerns – non-existent books, large classes and insufficient salaries
As the new school year approaches, Lithuanian teachers have expressed concerns about missing lessons, overcrowded classrooms and a long-running salary dispute; the education…
Latvia plans to buy trains while Rail Baltica still lacks tracks and secure funding
Latvia is considering purchasing three passenger trains to operate on the European standard-gauge railway Rail Baltica, Transport Minister Atis Švinka (P) revealed on…
“Migration as a weapon” – Russia and Belarus testing Latvia’s border resilience
In recent years, it has become increasingly evident along the European Union’s (EU) external border that Russia and Belarus are redirecting and adjusting…
Hot weather and thunderstorms expected over the weekend – how long will the warmth last?
On Friday, sunshine will alternate with clouds, with occasional short rain showers expected in some areas. A light to moderate east wind will…
Prime Minister promises – Rail Baltica will continue in Latvia, funding secured
Funding for the continuation of the Rail Baltica railway project in Latvia is guaranteed for several more years, Prime Minister Evika Siliņa (New…
