“Zero budget” fails in Saeima vote, but budget reforms are approved
On Wednesday, the 4th of December, Latvian Saeima passed in the final reading amendments to the budget and finances management. These amendments are…
Latvian pupils’ exam results in maths and natural sciences become worse
Latvian 4th graders’ performance in the international study “TIMSS 2023” on trends in mathematics and science remains significantly higher than the average among…
Jurmala adopts the biggest childbirth benefit in Latvia
From the 1st of January 2025 onward Jurmala municipality will pay EUR 1 000 for each newborn, making it the biggest childbirth benefit…
Latvian Prime Minister admits – ministers considered cancelling Rail Baltica
The priority in Rail Baltica now is “cutting down” any work not related to the minimal completion of the project, said Latvian Prime…
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…
