Large cities in Latvia concerned surging electricity prices may impact their budgets
Latvian Association of Local and Regional Governments (LLPA) is concerned about the rapid surge of electricity prices and its effect on municipal budgets….
Voluntary, state-funded Covid-19 tests to become available at Riga International Airport
Considering the news of a new Covid-19 variant – Omicron – appearing in Africa, in an effort to reduce the risk of it…
Latest Covid-19 cases in Baltics. 712 in Latvia, 1 813 in Lithuania, 521 in Estonia
A total of 712 new Covid-19 infection cases were found in Latvia in the last 24 hours. 423 of the patients were either…
EY: it is possible not all investments are directed in areas that will ensure future economic growth
The volume of money available for investments both globally and in Latvia is very large. However, the question is whether this money is…
Surgeon in Austria fined for cutting off wrong limb
A surgeon in Austria has been fined 2 700 euros for amputating the wrong leg to a patient, who has later deceased, British…
Phone scammers in Estonia pretend to be police
Estonian police have cautioned people not to fall victim to phone scammers, who seek access to their online banking services. The amount of…
OECD predicts Latvia to have the slowest economic growth among Baltic States
On Tuesday, 30 November, the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) published a report in which Latvia is predicted to have the…
Brussels seeks to have discussion on mandatory vaccination in EU
With many Europeans still unvaccinated against Covid-19, the European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has proposed to have a EU-wide discussion on…
Covid-19 vaccine booster shots available to everyone in Latvia
From Thursday, 2 December, Covid-19 booster shot service will be organised in accordance with the latest recommendations from the National Immunisation Council: in…
