Minister «unblocks» Riga’s territorial plan halted by previous government
Latvia’s Minister of Environment Protection and Regional Development Māris Sprindžuks will lift the decision made by his predecessor – Artūrs Toms Plešs –…
The chronically negative opinion of Latvia’s business environment shows signs of improvement
The overall opinion of local businessmen towards the existing business environment in Latvia showed signs of improvement last year, as reported by Turība…
Russia sentences journalist to six years in prison
Russian journalist Maria Ponomarenko has been sentenced to six years in prison for a post on a social network in which she covered…
RB Rail management instability hurts Rail Baltica project, minister says
The instability observed in the management in Baltic joint company RB Rail – which was formed in order to coordinate Rail Baltica project…
Betting platform predicts Latvia’s Egils Levits has 40% probability of being re-elected as president
Bookmakers estimate the chances of Egils Levits becoming re-elected as President of Latvia with a mere 40% probability. The possible victory of some…
Estonia’s Tallink announces no plans to restore ferry traffic to Stockholm soon
Estonian ferry operator Tallink reports that there are no plans to restore ferry traffic between Riga and Stockholm, says the company’s press-secretary Katri…
Car dealers’ «schemes» cost the state about EUR 55 million every year
VAT schemes employed by used car dealers, including registration of private cars, cause losses worth approximately EUR 55 million annually, said the head…
Talks about coup in Moldova – Russia’s attempts to test world’s reaction, says politologist
Talks about a possible coup in Moldova may be attempts by Russia to test the reaction from Moldovan residents and the global community…
Number of Ukrainians passing through Latvia’s border down nearly five times
The number of Ukrainians that cross Latvia’s border every day has gone down nearly five times since the start of the war, as…
