Funeral industry cartel exposed in Latvia – how companies rigged public tenders worth two million euros
Latvia’s Competition Council (KP) has imposed fines totalling 47,124 euros on eight companies for participating in a cartel in the funeral services industry,…
Kaspars Gorkšs appointed Director of Latvia’s State Chancellery
The Latvian government on Tuesday approved the appointment of Kaspars Gorkšs, Director General of the Employers’ Confederation of Latvia (LDDK), as the new…
US Vice President declines to openly endorse Netanyahu in Israeli Parliamentary elections
US Vice President JD Vance has declined to follow the example of President Donald Trump—who has openly endorsed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu…
“We passed the exam with a grade of four” – New Unity prepares for crucial battle after election setback
The next municipal elections will be decisive for New Unity (JV), and preparations must begin immediately, Edmunds Jurēvics, chairman of the party alliance’s…
Curfews imposed in parts of Paris and other French cities
Following the unrest and looting that took place over the weekend, French authorities have imposed curfews in certain parts of Paris as well…
Forecasters update Latvia’s weekly weather outlook – temperatures could reach +16°C
Tuesday will be mostly sunny, although clouds will occasionally cover the sky. By Wednesday, cloud cover is expected to increase, particularly in western…
After more than two weeks of silence, Latvian prime minister reveals which parties he will approach for coalition talks
Latvia’s Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs (United List) has announced that his party will begin negotiations with potential coalition partners next week to form…
Flu season begins in Latvia amid vaccine shortages – family doctors raise concerns over delayed deliveries
Demand for flu vaccines is currently exceeding supply at family doctors’ practices across Latvia, according to Alise Nicmane-Aišpure, head of the Latvian Association…
Flight from Tel Aviv diverted to Bulgaria; no explosive device found
A report of a possible explosive device on board prompted the diversion of an Austrian Airlines flight—en route from Tel Aviv to Vienna—to…
