President: a new minister of foreign affairs needs to be approved as quickly as possible
The new minister of foreign affairs needs to be selected as quickly as possible, said Latvian President Edgars Rinkēvičs after his meeting with…
Unemployment level in Latvia is higher than average in the EU and Eurozone
In February 2024 the unemployment level in Latvia was 6.9%, which is higher than the average in the European Union (EU) and Eurozone,…
Zelenskyy says Russia bombed Ukraine with more than 3 000 bombs in March
Russia fired more than 3 000 guided aerial bombs, 600 drones and 400 missiles at Ukraine in March alone, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky…
Krišjānis Kariņš’s decision to step down as minister is understandable, says Latvian president
Considering the political situation, the decision by Krišjānis Kariņš to step down as Latvia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs is understandable, said Latvian President…
VIDEO | Taiwan struck by the strongest earthquake in 25 years
A 7.2-magnitude earthquake struck Taiwan on Wednesday the 3rd of April, the strongest to hit the island in at least 25 years, killing…
Gulbe: food producers and retailers do not have equal market power in Latvia
Food producers and retailers do not have equal market power in Latvia, said Head of the Agricultural Market Promotion Division of the Institute…
Week to start off in Latvia with precipitation and thunderstorm
On Tuesday, the 2nd of April, a new cyclone will approach Latvia from the south-west. This means the week will start off with…
Profits of Latvian financial institutions reaches EUR 96 million in first two months of 2024
Monetary Financial Institutions of Latvia (MFI), mainly banks, operated with profits of EUR 96 million in the first two months of 2024. This…
Electricity consumption expected to go up rapidly after 2030
A rapid rise of electricity consumption is expected in Latvia after 2030. Between 2030 and 2035 consumption growth may reach up to 100%,…
