Fitch affirms Latvia’s credit rating at ‘A-‘
May 10, 2025
Minister: LNG tanker ship’s station in Finland and not Estonia will not affect Latvia’s situation
The decision to station the liquefied natural gas (LNG) storage and regasification ship at the terminal in Finland’s Inga instead of Estonia’s Paldiski…
Russia declares state of war in territories occupied in Ukraine
On Wednesday, 19 October, Russian President Vladimir Putin declared a state of war in four regions in Ukraine occupied by Russia, as reported…
September’s inflation in Latvia third highest in EU and Eurozone
In September 2022 annual inflation in Latvia was higher than average in the European Union and Eurozone, according to data published by Eurostat….
Coalition partners in Latvia agree on state reforms; government composition not discussed
Potential coalition partners in Latvia were able to reach an agreement on topics of national reforms, as New Unity politicians said after a…
Progressive Party: it is critical for Latvia’s next government to act democratically and legally
The Progressive Party said approval of the previously halted Riga development plan as one of the main objectives of the next government, as…
Harmony political party suggests liquidating third vice-mayor seat in Riga
Latvian political party Harmony has suggested liquidating the third vice-mayor position at Riga City Council. This move would help save EUR 200 000…
For Stability! party to ask VDD to investigate information leak about their members
On Wednesday, 19 October, political party For Stability! turned to the Staet Security Service (VDD) with a request to investigate how information about…
Slight drop in gas prices does not mean they will remain low this winter, experts say
The recently observed rapid drop of gas prices on the exchange does not mean prices will continue dropping and will remain low this…
Unemployment level in Latvia reduces by a minimal amount
In September 2022 actual unemployment rate in Latvia constituted 6.3% and compared to August it has reduced by 0.1 percentage points. Unemployment rate…
