French government collapses after no-confidence vote
The French government under Prime Minister Michel Barnier collapsed on Wednesday, the 4th of December, after a no-confidence vote in the National Assembly….
Snow and slippery roads expected in Latvia this week
On Thursday and Friday this week, the sky will be mostly cloudy with moments of clear sky, as reported by Latvian Environment, Geology…
Latvian Saeima adopts solidarity contributions for credit institutions for a period of three years
On Wednesday, the 4th of December, the Saeima adopted the Solidarity Contributions Law in its final reading, which will oblige credit institutions registered…
A number of Latvian residents are unable to afford many purchases due to rising food prices
Residents of the Baltic States are currently experiencing a significant increase in food prices – 31% in Latvia, 33% in Estonia and 26%…
Latvian government to increase tolls for the biggest roads
On Wednesday, the 4th of December, the Saeima adopted in its final reading amendments to the Law on Road User Tolls, which provides…
“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…
