Average gross earnings reach EUR 1 703 in Latvia; most rapid growth observed in Zemgale
In Q3 2024 average gross wages and salaries (in full-time units) amounted to EUR 1 703. Over the year gross monthly earnings have…
EDzL: Riga Airport’s terminal can be made compatible with 1 520 mm gauge railway
“At the moment, inaccurate information is being circulated and political narratives prevail about the alleged fact that Rail Baltica Riga Airport terminal will…
Bomb threats made against Trump’s cabinet nominees
Several of Donald Trump’s cabinet nominees and White House staff picks have received “numerous bomb threats” and police have received hoax threat calls…
Criminal VAT syndicate dismantled in international police operation
Criminal proceedings initiated and investigated by the Tax and Customs Police of the State Revenue Service (VID), the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO)…
Full-scale war estimated to have killed 60 000-100 000 Ukrainian soldiers; US urges lowering of conscription age
According to estimates by The Economist published on the 26th of November, between 60 000 and 100 000 Ukrainian soldiers have been killed…
Riga Eastern Clinical University Hospital at risk of losing massive portion of EU funding
Riga Eastern Clinical University Hospital (RAKUS) is at risk of losing EUR 90 million of the money provided by European Union (EU) Recovery…
Week’s second half to pass under calm weather conditions in Latvia
On Thursday, the 28th of November, weather conditions in Latvia will be dictated by cyclone activity. It will rain in many parts of…
Parliament approves von der Leyen’s right-wing European Commission, which will start work in December
European Union (EU) lawmakers on Wednesday, the 27th of November, approved Ursula von der Leyen’s team for her second term in office after…
With security outlined as priority, Latvia’s state budget plan for 2025 submitted for final reading
Next year, the revenue of the consolidated state budget is planned to be EUR 15.1 billion, whereas expenditure is in the amount of…
