Prosecutor: the lasting Digital TV case is a Christmas “gift” and proof of state’s inability to deal with this case in due time
The long trial in the so-called digital television criminal case is a Christmas “gift” and proof of the state’s inability to deal with…
Women in Latvia earn only 83 cents for every one euro earned by men
The average gross hourly earnings of women in Latvia in 2022 were 17.1% lower than earnings of men, as reported by the Gender…
Latvian ministers’ pay to grow by 423 euros and Saeima deputies’ pay – by 250 euros
With the Saema approving the state budget for 2024, politicians will see a 6% increase of their pay, as reported by the State…
Frosty weather will remain in Latvia on weekend; warmer weather expected next week
Although the week started off with intense snowing in Kurzeme and Vidzeme, in the past couple of days there hasn’t been much snowing…
Denmark passes law banning Quran burning
The Danish Parliament on Thursday, the 7th of December, passed a law banning the burning of the Quran, with Justice Minister Peter Hummelgaard…
Food prices on a rise in Latvia
Consumer prices in November 2023, as compared to October, did not change in Latvia. However, when compared to 2022, prices went up by…
BBC says Russia is recruiting migrants from Finnish border for war in Ukraine
On the 7th of December, the British media BBC reported that Russia is recruiting asylum seekers detained near its border with Finland for…
Latvian government decides to set VAT for fruits, berries and vegetables at 12% for one year
On Thursday, the 7th of December, the Saeima passed in the final reading amendments to the Value Added Tax Law, setting the VAT…
Denmark passes law banning Qura burning
The Danish Parliament on Thursday, the 7th of December, passed a law banning the burning of the Quran, with Justice Minister Peter Hummelgaard…