Latvia’s Finance Minister makes statement on taxes – are changes still on the horizon?
No changes to taxes are currently planned, Latvian Finance Minister Arvils Ašeradens (New Unity) said in an interview with Latvian Television’s Morning Panorama…
Hot weather alternates with rain: thunderstorms, fog, and hail possible in Latvia in the coming days
On Tuesday, skies will be partly cloudy, and thunderclouds will form in some areas. In the southern parts of the country, heavy rain…
Trump: Putin has a bit of a problem
US President Donald Trump has said that Russian dictator Vladimir Putin talks one thing but does another, and has promised to supply Ukraine…
Price drops, interest – zero: another failed auction for the Moscow House
In a repeat auction organized by State Real Estate (VAS “Valsts nekustamie īpašumi”, VNĪ), the so-called Moscow House on Marijas Street in Riga…
Spaniards try to enjoy their vacation amidst the tourist crowds; beaches are becoming too expensive
In an unprecedented tourism bubble, Spaniards are not able to enjoy their own beaches as hotel and apartment prices continue to rise, hitting…
Synthetic opioid overdose cases on the rise in Estonia; main smuggling route – Latvia
A powerful synthetic opioid, nitazenes, is the main reason why the number of drug overdoses in Estonia has tripled in recent years, writes…
Macron promises to significantly increase defense budget
French President Emmanuel Macron announced that in the “age of predators,” his country will increase its defense budget to 64 billion euros by…
Latvia still searching for a Prosecutor General – strict criteria and clear requirements set
The Judicial Council has announced a renewed competition for the position of Prosecutor General. This time, applications can be submitted until the 1st…
Thunderstorms and heat: this week’s weather will be variable
On Monday, the sky will see variable cloud cover, and thunderclouds will form in the southwestern regions, bringing heavy downpours in some areas,…
