European Central Bank increases base interest rate to 2%
On Thursday, 27 October, the European Central Bank (ECB) decided to increase the base interest rate by 0.75% to 2%. During the meeting…
Latvian MEPs found guilty of criminal acts to lose their mandate
On 27 October Latvia’s Saeima passed in the final reading amendments that provide for annulling the mandate of members of the European Parliament…
EP President: Latvia was right with its warnings about Russia
Latvia’s experience and leadership will be decisive in the coming steps the EU will need to make to overcome threats to democratic values,…
13th Saeima declares drunk driving a criminal offence in Latvia
On Thursday, 27 October, Latvia’s 13th Saeima passed in the third reading amendments to the Criminal Law. These amendments state that drunk driving…
Minimal wages to increase in Latvia in 2023
In 2023 the minimal wage amount in Latvia will be set at EUR 620. In 2024 it will be set at EUR 700….
Blogger and ex-presidential candidate Ksenia Sobchak flees to Lithuania
Russian authorities performed a search at the home of Russian TV host, blogger and former presidential candidate Ksenia Sobchak. She, however, has fled…
Latvia’s 13th Saeima gathers for one last meeting
On Thursday, 27 October, members of the 13th Saeima will gather for the final meeting of the current parliament. As reported by Saeima’s…
Skeleton of Latvia’s new government coming along as parties prepare to take charge
This week marks the start of more intensive coalition formation negotiations. It is expected the partners of the coalition may reach an agreement…
Latvian coalition parties disagree on government cooperation memorandum
Discussions regarding certain points of the government memorandum will continue, as New Unity (JV) and National Alliance (NA) failed to reach an agreement…
