Constitutional Court says order for Latvian municipalities to remove Soviet monuments compliant with Constitution
On Thursday, the 7th of December, the Constitutional Court of Latvia concluded that the regulations that make it a duty for municipalities to…
US charges four Russia-linked soldiers for war crimes in Ukraine
The US Department of Justice has charged four Russia-linked soldiers for war crimes, accusing them of kidnapping a US citizen from his home…
Borrowers in Latvia to be paid support worth 30% of interest payments
Latvian Saeima has passed in the final reading amendments to the Consumer Rights Protection Law proposed by the Budget and Finance Committee that…
Minister: strong reduction of labour taxes would require 500-600 million euro changes in tax system
There is a great deal of pressure from businesses on the need to significantly reduce labour taxes in order to equalise on the…
Electricity bills on a rapid rise in Latvia
In November 2023 electricity prices in all three Baltic States went up by 20% or 105.20 EUR/MWh when compared to October, as BNN…
EU warns of possible terrorist attacks before Christmas
European Commissioner for Home Affairs Ylva Johansson issued a warning on Tuesday, the 5th of December, saying there is a “huge risk” of…
Latvian President: we have to support Ukraine, otherwise we will have bigger problems in the future
Latvia will continue stressing the importance of continuing providing support to Ukraine, otherwise we will have bigger problems in the future, said Latvian…
Every fifth woman in Latvia does not change her surname after marriage
19% of women in Latvia do not change their surname after marriage, according to data compiled by the Central Statistical Bureau of Latvia…
Ten people arrested in Nepal for recruiting local youth into the Russian army
Nepalese police have arrested ten people who allegedly tricked unemployed youths into joining the Russian army, on Wednesday, the 6th of December, citing…
