Talks about reducing VAT for medicines restart in Latvia
Latvian Ministry of Health proposes reducing VAT to 5% for medicines. To reduce patient fees for healthcare services in Latvia, which are some…
Isamaa – kingmaker in Estonia’s new government building
After Estonian prime minister Kaja Kallas dismissed all ministers of the Centre Party in the Reform Party-Centre Party government, the national conservative Isamaa…
Housing in Lithuania overvalued by 10%, says central bank
In the housing market of Lithuania, prices are exaggerated by ten percent amid a set of crises facing the economy, the Bank of…
Joyride ends abruptly as youngster slams newly-hijacked car into wall in Liepaja
Last week Latvian police detained a youngster suspected of hijacking a car and causing a road traffic accident while drunk. The young man…
Popularity of trips to foreign countries on a rise among Latvians
In 2021 Latvian residents went on 512 thousand overnight trips abroad, which is 18.7% more than a year ago, however, compared to 2019,…
Rīgas Satiksme may remain in charge of paid parking in Latvia’s capital for one more year
Riga City Council has plans to entrust management of paid parking locations in Riga to Rīgas Satiksme for one more year, according to…
Day 103 of war in Ukraine: Russian Major General «denazified», Ukrainian’s retake part of Severodonetsk, Balkans snub Lavrov
On Monday, June 6, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov planned to visit Serbia, but the visit will not take place as three countries…
New commercial park’s development in Riga to receive up to EUR 40 million of investments
VPH real estate developer has commenced construction of a new commercial park within the territory of Riga Milk Production Plant in Riga, Valmieras…
Latvia shuts down broadcasts of all Russia-based television channels
In accordance with law amendments, Latvian National Electronic Mass Media Council (NEPLP) has decided to shut down broadcasts of all 80 remaining Russia-based…
