Latvian ministers hope to use PPP to commence construction of Bauska bypass
Latvian Minister of Transport Jānis Vitenbergs and Minister of Finance Arvils Ašeradens intend to look for opportunities to use Public and Private Partnership…
Minister outlines wage rise highly important for teachers in regions with reorganised school network
In municipalities that have reorganised school networks wage increase for teachers is especially important, said chairman of Saeima’s Budget and Finance Committee Jānis…
Latvian government suggested to decide on long-term contracts in dairy sector
The government [in Latvia] should decide on long-term contracts in the dairy sector in order to avoid crises in the future caused by…
Riga City Council to withdraw plea submitted to Constitutional Court on city’s territorial plan
During an extraordinary meeting on Thursday, the 16th of February, Riga City Council decided to withdraw the plea previously submitted to the Constitutional…
State of asphalt roads in Latvia reportedly the best it has been in the last 30 years
At the end of 2022 at total of 78.3% of main state roads in Latvia were in good or very good shape. The…
Expert warns 2023 will be a difficult year for retailers
The industry continue showing a shocking ability to oppose challenges – the year 2023 started out with confident growth in the retail trade…
Damage caused by earthquake reaches 34 billion dollars in Turkey
According to estimates from the World Bank, the earthquakes that hit the south of Turkey at the beginning of February and overall post-earthquake…
Railway freight volumes going to Baltic States will continue going down, Estonian millionaire predicts
The volume of railway freight going into the direction of Baltic States will continue going down. Even at an optimistic scenario – if…
Although expenditures are on a rise, Latvian government reports budget surplus on all levels
The Ministry of Finance reports that in January 2023, according to data from the State Treasury, the consolidated state budget contained a surplus…
