In Estonia, the gender pay gap narrowed over the past year
According to Statistics Estonia, in 2023, the gross hourly earnings of female employees were 13.1% smaller than the earnings of male employees. The…
Europe needs to take greater responsibility for its security, says Latvian president
Europe should take more responsibility for its security and defence, said Latvian President Edgars Rinkēvičs in an interview to LTV programme Rīta panorāma….
Organisations: Covid-19 consequences and geopolitical situation require immediate decisions
The Council for Cooperation of Agricultural Organisations (LOSP) and Latvian Employers’ Confederation (LDDK) invite Latvia’s highest ranking politicians to agree on the country’s…
EU parliamentary staffer arrested in Germany, accused of spying for China
German authorities have arrested an assistant to a Member of the European Parliament (EP) suspected of “particularly serious” espionage for China. The person,…
Latvian Minister of Finance may receive authority to acquire fixed-income securities of state capital companies
There are plans to provide the Minister of Finance the authority to use the funds of the state budget for the acquisition of…
Latvian Prosecutor General stresses not a single illegally obtained cent can be used to enter Saeima
Criminal liability for illegal financing needs to come into effect from the first cent, because not a single illegally obtained cent should be…
Food and Veterinary Service checks fruits and vegetables sold in Latvia; violations uncovered
The Food and Veterinary Service (PVD), through inspections of fresh vegetables, fruits and berries, visited more than 390 food sellers in a single…
Declining vaccination rates put more people at risk of death
On Monday, the 22nd of April, European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) officials revealed new data confirming the upward trend in…
Rise in construction prices in Estonia in 1Q was held back by lower costs for materials and machinery
According to Statistics Estonia, in the first quarter of 2024, the construction price index increased by 0.2% compared with the fourth quarter of…
