Latvian PM suggest “slashing the legs” of Rail Baltica’s costs
We have to set maximum price cap for Rail Baltica project in Latvia, said Latvian Prime Minister Evika Siliņa at a meeting of…
MTPL proposal – how will Latvian government resolve suspension of vehicle registration?
Latvian Ministry of Transport has prepared proposals to make it easier for owners to temporarily cease vehicle registration in accordance with the adopted…
Opening of new proceedings on the baselessness of the sanctions imposed on Aven points to futility of appeal
The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) is scheduled to hear billionaire Petr Aven’s application on the 11th of December on…
More severe rules for dog owners in Daugavpils – what do people have to keep in mind?
Daugavpils municipal council has approved new amendments to the rules for pet owners. These amendments provide a ban on bringing dogs to children’s…
Public procurement regulations in Latvia – too strict and inflexible, State Audit notes
It is necessary to improve the public procurement system and regulations in the interior sector and Latvia in general, as concluded in the…
Protests in Georgia become violent: citizens oppose government’s decision
Protests opposing Georgian government’s decision to halt country’s European Union integration continued for the forth night. 21 police officers have been injured so…
MTPL scandal: a legislative failure or insurers’ lobby?
Opinion piece. Author: Ilona Bērziņa The amendments to the draft law on motor third party vehicle liability insurance (OCTA), directed by the Ministry…
Leaving school early – can Latvia improve situation for rural schools?
Youngsters in Latvia abandon their school studies less often than youngsters in the rest of the European Union (EU) on average. In the…
Tension in the theatre sector: actor fired from Dailes Theatre over possible aggressive incident with colleagues
Dailes Theatre has terminated employment relations with actor Lauris Dzelzītis, as LETA was informed by the theatre. Dzelzītis worked at Dailes Theatre since…
