Latvia’s economy is behind other Baltic States. Why is that?
The work the public sector in Latvia does to attract investments, according to foreign investors, received the lowest score since 2016 last year,…
Riga brings back “snow tickets” and free public transport for motorists
On Tuesday, the 23rd of April, Riga decided to bring back “snow tickets” and free public transport services for motorists because of adverse…
Medical trade union requests audit of Latvian government’s work
Latvian Trade Union of Health and Social Care Workers (LVSADA) has turned to the State Audit (VK) with a request to perform an…
National Alliance demands explanations as to why minister cancelled discounts for regional buses
Latvian opposition party National Alliance (NA) demands explanations from Minister of Transport Kaspars Briškens as to his reasons for cancelling planned discounts for…
Latvia’s state budget deficit at 2.3% of GDP in 2023
Last year, Latvia’s state budget, according to estimates calculated using European System of Accounts, had a deficit of EUR 893.1 million or 2.3%…
EU seeks to increase food exports to China amid trade tensions
European Union (EU) Agriculture Commissioner Janusz Wojciechowski said during a visit to China this week that his focus will be on increasing agri-food…
Zelenskyy says Putin wants to invade all countries from former USSR
If Ukraine loses, Russian President Vladimir Putin will attack Baltic States, then – Poland and Germany, said Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in an…
Israeli military intelligence chief resigns over the 7th of October attack
Major General Aharon Haliva, head of the Israeli army’s intelligence service, has resigned, taking responsibility for the failures that preceded the Hamas attack…
Latvian minister terminates LIAA director selection procedure early
On Monday, the 22nd of April, Latvian Minister of Economics Viktors Valainis officially informed the State Chancellery of his decision to terminate the…
