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Latvian government approves 12 VAT rate for fruits, vegetables and berries for one year
On Tuesday, the 28th of November, Latvian government supported the application of a reduced 12% VAT rate on fruits, vegetables and berries for…
European Parliament approves European Union’s budget for 2024
On Wednesday, the 22nd of November, the European Parliament voted for the European Union’s budget for 2024. 519 MEPs voted in favour of…
Ministry of Transport in favour of more severe penalties for exceeding road speed limits
Latvian Ministry of Transport supports the proposal initiated by the Ministry of the Interior to introduce the revocation of driver’s licence if the…
Illegal immigration pressure on Latvia’s border has relaxed, says minister
In the last couple of weeks the illegal migration pressure on the Latvian-Belarusian border has relaxed, said Minister of the Interior Rihards Kozlovskis…
Latvian president concerned about large number of vacancies in Prison Administration
On Monday, the 27th of November, during his inspection of Riga Central Prison and the work done by the Prison Administration in this…
WHO asks China for details on respiratory illness outbreaks
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has requested additional information from China on reports received from both the media and ProMed, the global outbreak…
Germany plans to station around 4 800 troops and 200 civilian workers in Lithuania
Germany has plans to station almost 4 800 troops and 200 civilian workers in Lithuania, as confirmed on Thursday, the 23rd of November,…
Situation is critical. Latvian minister worried about youngsters’ unhealthy lifestyle
The situation with healthy lifestyle habits, especially among youngsters, is critical, said Latvian Minister of Healthcare Hosams Abu Beri during a meeting of…
Thousands in Slovenia to be reimbursed for Covid fines
During the first Covid-19 lockdown in Ljubljana, a courier was fined 400 euros for eating a burek on the steps of a church….
