Unemployment in Latvia the lowest since the end of 2019
In August 2021 actual unemployment rate comprised 6.9 %, which is 0.6 percentage points less than in July. The actual unemployment rate in…
Infectologist says healthcare sector might overload if new restrictions are imposed no sooner than October
Adoption of new epidemiological restriction from 11 October onward, which is something Latvia’s government decided on 28 September, will lead overloading of the…
Canary Island volcano covers 103 hectares of land with lava
In the Spanish Canary Islands, a volcano eruption has continued for several days now. Hot lava and volcanic rocks have covered a 103-hectare…
Final reading. FKTK and the Bank of Latvia will be merged
On Thursday, 23 September, Latvia’s Saeima passed in the final reading the new Law on the Bank of Latvia, as well as an…
Heating energy tariff in Riga may grow by 16% more
From 1 November onward the heating energy tariff in Riga is planned to be at 66.76 EUR/MWh, which is 16% more than before….
Corruption watchdog accuses ex-governor of the Bank of Latvia of coercing others into giving false testimony
Corruption Prevention and Combating Bureau (KNAB) has requested the office of the prosecutor to commence criminal prosecution of ex-governor of the Bank of…
Ombudsman: new regulations are a legitimate way to help reduce the spread of Covid-19
Latvia’s government’s updated regulations on halting the spread of Covid-19, which, among other things, make vaccination compulsory for certain professions, is a legitimate…
In Ukraine, bullets hit car of President Zelensky’s aide
Unknown attackers in Ukraine, on Wednesday, September 22, have fired shots at the car of the first advisor of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky….
Ruling coalition in Latvia reaches political agreement on 2022 state budget
Four parties of the ruling coalition in Latvia together with Atis Zakatistovs’ Stability Group have reached a political agreement on the 2022 state…