Greece plans to introduce 13-hour workdays
Greece will become the first European Union country to officially introduce a 13-hour workday in the private sector, giving factory workers, cashiers and…
International producer Froneri acquires Food Union’s ice cream business in Latvia
The international ice cream producer Froneri has signed an agreement to acquire the ice cream business of the dairy group Food Union in…
Lithuania to restore marshes to strengthen defenses
As part of a broader Baltic border defense line, Lithuania plans to restore marshes along its borders, and while Russian propagandists have already…
Cargo volume at the Port of Ventspils increases by 15% in nine months
In the first nine months of 2025, terminals operating at the Freeport of Ventspils handled a total of 6.5 million tonnes of cargo,…
Prime Minister: The deportation issue is being used in Russian propaganda
Latvia has provided both opportunities and fair, achievable requirements for Russian citizens residing in our country to extend their residence permits, Prime Minister…
Latvian ministry acknowledges problems in cases of child separation due to parental disputes
Parental conflicts and the resulting alienation of a child from one of the parents are a problem that can lead to emotional abuse…
A grey autumn to dominate in Latvia this week – wet snowflakes possible over the weekend
On Wednesday, the sky will be cloudy, with the sun breaking through only in some areas, according to the Latvian Environment, Geology and…
Latvia’s 2026 state budget: how the Government allocated funds between security, families, and education
On Tuesday, the government approved the 2026 state budget, under which consolidated general government revenues are planned at 16.064 billion euros, while expenditures…
Latvia to reduce benefits for Ukrainian refugees
The government on Tuesday approved amendments to the Law on Support for the Civilian Population of Ukraine, which provide for the discontinuation of…
