Gulbis elected as president of Latvian Tennis Union
Latvian tennis legend Ernests Gulis was elected as president of Latvian Tennis Union on Friday, 16 September, replacing Juris Savickis in this post….
World Bank warns of global recession
The World Bank warns that the world looks to be edging toward a global recession as central banks are forced to hike interest…
August’s inflation in Latvia second highest in Europe and Eurozone
In August 2022 inflation in Latvia was higher than the average inflation in the European Union and Eurozone, according to data published by…
About 6 000 workers of education institutions sign up for indefinite teachers’ strike in Riga
Approximately 6 000 workers from 184 education institutions in Riga have signed up for participation in the upcoming indefinite strike organised by Latvian…
440 graves found in liberated Izium
Ukrainian authorities have found a mass burial site of more than 440 bodies in the eastern city of Izium on Thursday, 15 September,…
Riga to adopt energy austerity measures
By adopting energy austerity measures Riga City Council hopes to reduce energy consumption by 15% and save up to EUR 10 million, said…
Head of Latvian State Revenue Service dismissed by Minister of Finance
On Thursday, 15 September, Latvia’s Minister of Finance Jānis Reirs issued the order for the initiation of disciplinary action and dismissal of the…
Latvian teachers’ trade union decides to go on strike after all
Latvian Trade Union of Education and Science Workers (LIZDA) decided at an extraordinary meeting to commence the indefinite strike on 19 September, rejecting…
Ex-chief of VID: every time corruption is found, minister of finance reacts aggressively
Every time Latvian State Revenue Service (VID) uncovers signs of corruption, the reaction from Minister of Finance Jānis Reirs is aggressive, said the…
