Economists confident growth of actual wages has begun in Latvia
Data from the Central Statistical Bureau of Latvia (CSP) shows: after five quarters of lasting decline actual wages – ones influenced by inflation,…
New Unity party announces composition of Latvia’s new ruling coalition
On Friday, the 1st of September, New Unity announced that an agreement was reached on the new coalition consisting of New Unity (JV),…
Georgia’s ruling party prepares to impeach the President over EU trips
Georgia’s ruling party announced on Friday, the 1st of September, that it has started impeachment proceedings against the country’s President, Salome Zourabichvili. The…
Russian nationalist Girkin claims he could outperform Putin as president
On Thursday, the 31st of August, Russian nationalist Igor Girkin, who is in custody awaiting trial on charges of inciting extremism, suggested on…
Shortage of teachers in Riga may create difficulties for kindergartens
Because of the shortage of teachers in Riga, it may be difficult to open 48 kindergarten groups, as LETA was informed by Riga…
Combined List political party refuses to support fragile and dubious government under Lembergs’ influence
This week through manipulations the National Alliance (NA) was removed from the government formation process. Proposals from the Combined List (AS) to reduce…
Nearly 220 000 children start their school life in Latvia
220 051 children across 563 municipalities and 72 private schools start their school life on the 1st of September 2023. A total of…
Ukrainians return to school amid Russian attacks
As the new school year begins on Friday, the 1st of September, yet Ukrainian teachers, children and parents still face the constant threat…
Latvian PM candidate assures minister who cooperate with Lembergs will be dismissed
If influence from sanctioned persons, including ex-Mayor of Ventspils Aivars Lembergs, is observed for any minister in the new government, the candidate for…
