12 new electric trains to be available for passenger services in Latvia; the rest are still in testing
From Monday, the 26th of February, onward 12 new electric trains will be available in Latvia for passenger services. The remaining five will…
Category: Social
Study: more people in their 20s are out of work due to health problems
A recent report by the Resolution Foundation found that young people are increasingly likely to suffer from poor mental health, contributing to educational…
Latvian ruling coalition agrees to dissolve Rezekne Council
The Ministry of Environment Protection and Regional Development will prepare and submit to the government a legislative draft on the dissolution of Rezekne…
KNAB investigates Riga City Council’s Department for Spatial Planning and Mobility
On Monday, the 26th of February, Latvian Corruption Prevention and Combating Bureau (KNAB) performed investigative activities at Riga City Council’s Department for Spatial…
Spring weather. Air temperature to go up to +12° C in Latvia this week
In the first half of the week warmer masses of air will continue flowing to Latvia. Weather will be largely cloudy and calm,…
Week in Lithuania | Prosecutor seeks extension for Stepukonis’ arrest; Kempinski in Vilnius to be replaced by Hilton
Last week, Lithuania suspended language requirement for Ukrainian refugees for another year; Government green-lit closure of another two border checkpoints Vilnius loses competition…
Number of violations of court decisions on protection against violence on a rise in Latvia
Last year the number of violations of court decisions on protection against violence in Latvia went up by half, according to information from…
Latvian athletes in Russia. VDD looks into participation in sports games opened by Putin
Latvian State Security Service (VDD) has started looking into Latvian athletes’ participation in virtual and physical sports games in Russia that were opened…
Latvian State Revenue Service to develop a new mobile app. What are the costs?
The first order of business to make every Latvian resident feel like the State Revenue Service (VID) is more accessible and it is…
