Proposal submitted to lower voting age for municipal elections in Latvia
Member of Saeima faction of Progressives Ervins Labanovskis has developed a proposal for amendments to Law on the Election of Local Government Councils….
Number of households belonging to middle or wealthy class down in Latvia
According to a study conducted by the Swedbank Institute of Finances, 40% of the population classifies themselves as the so-called middle class, while…
National Alliance suggests Ratnieks for mayor’s seat in Riga
The National Alliance (NA) has selected Vice-Mayor of Riga Edvards Ratnieks for the post of Mayor of Riga. He will be the party’s…
Investors: there are serious concerns that Latvia lacks a long-term vision
The Latvian government is committed to changing public administration to reduce the administrative burden and costs. This should, in theory, divert additional resources…
Cloudy weather and low air temperatures expected in Latvia
As atmospheric pressure increases, the week will start off with mostly dry and sunny. However, weather will also be cool and, at times,…
Putin orders conscription of 133 000 soldiers for Russia’s autumn draft
Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered the conscription of 133 000 new soldiers for Russia’s autumn draft, which will start on the 1st…
Britain becomes first G7 country to end coal power as it closes its last plant
Britain will become the first G7 country to end coal-fired power generation on Monday, the 30th of September, when the last plant, Uniper’s…
Austria’s far-right party wins elections, but challenges ahead for government formation
Austria’s far-right, Eurosceptic and Russia-friendly Freedom Party (FPÖ) won its first parliamentary election victory on Sunday, the 29th of September, with 29% of…
Lithuanian and Estonian seniors one step ahead of their Latvian neighbours welfare-wise
Although the average pension in Latvia is EUR 576, every fourth senior has to live on a monthly pension of only EUR 400…
