Productivity in Latvia at 60% of EU’s average
In Latvia the productivity growth dynamic is higher than the average in the European Union. However, productivity itself is at 60% of EU’s…
Bulgaria could join the eurozone in 2025
Valdis Dombrovskis, the Executive Vice President of the European Commission, stated that Bulgaria could join the Eurozone in 2025 if all conditions are…
Russian products end up on European market through resellers
Russian-made products end up on the European market, Latvia included, likely thanks to resellers from third countries, explains President of Latvian Traders Association…
Moldova warns of Russia’s attempts to influence situation in the country
Moldova’s pro-European leaders have rejected Russian statements that Ukrainian forces plan to attack the pro-Russian region of Transnistria, and called for calm, the…
Local government prohibits rally in support of Ogre History and Art Museum
Ogre’s local government has decided to prohibit the rally in support of Ogre History and Art Museum previously submitted for approval by Ogre’s…
Road Transport Administration proposes terminating contracts with cartel-related companies
Latvia’s Road Transport Administration (ATD) submitted a proposal to the Competition Council (KP) to terminate contracts with passenger transport companies involved in cartel…
Russian delegation boycotted at parliamentary assembly of OSCE
A large number of deputies left the parliamentary assembly meeting of the Organisation for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) on Thursday, the…
Inflation in Latvia higher than average in EU and Eurozone in January
In January 2023 inflation in Latvia was higher than average in the European Union and Eurozone, according to data published by Eurostat. Inflation…
Latvian teachers threaten government with nation-wide strike
Latvian Association of Education and Science Workers (LIZDA) has sent a letter to the government, the Saeima and other state institutions. In it,…
