South Korean President declares martial law and then lifts it
Mere hours after declaring martial law in the country, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol suddenly announced its reversal. “A moment ago, there…
Saeima deputies apologize: voted for MTPL amendments without knowing the details
On Tuesday, the 3rd of December, members of the Saeima’s Economic, Agricultural, Environmental and Regional Policy Committee agreed to postpone for nine months…
Latvian President proposes exempting employers from taxes on payments for employee medicines
Latvian President Edgars Rinkēvičs proposes to imposes exempting employers in the country from payroll tax when it comes to providing employees with monetary…
Saeima committee supports Kaspars Pudāns as candidate to lead Latvia’s National Armed Forces
Defence, Internal Affairs and Corruption Prevention Committee of the Latvian parliament decided to approve Latvian President Edgars Rinkēvičs’ proposal for Brigade General Kaspars…
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…
