Infamous ex-mayor of Ventspils paid a wage while under arrest; KNAB spots possible violation
In July 2022 Ventspils City Council deputies Ģirts Valdis Kristovskis and Dace Korna turned to the Ministry of Justice and Ministry (TM) of…
Average wage after taxes in Latvia – EUR 997
In Q2 2022 the average gross wages and salaries for full-time work in the country amounted to EUR 1 362. Compared to Q2…
U.S. urges Russia to create demilitarized zone around Zaporizhzhia plant
Russia carried out missle strikes on Zaporizhzhia on Tuesday morning, 30 August, as reported by Ukraine’s media The Kyiv Independent. According to Zaporizhzhia…
UN committee belatedly requests to stop Soviet Victory Monument’s demolition in Pārdaugava
The UN Human Rights Committee reports having asked Latvia to stop the demolition of the Monument to the Liberators of Soviet Latvia and…
Natural gas consumption in Latvia going down
The volume of natural gas consumed in Latvia declined by 34.5% in the first seven months of 2022, according to data published by…
Number of road traffic accidents involving electric scooters up considerably in Latvia
In the first six months of 2022 a total of 116 people were injured in road traffic accidents involving electric scooters, as reported…
Bank of Latvia completes second solar panel park
The Bank of Latvia concluded work on another solar panel park project. 384 solar panels with power output of 142 kW were installed….
Women in Latvia more often invest in the future, whereas men – into gaining more income
Women in Latvia save up and invest money less than men – 47% of women and 55% of men. Mostly women pick less…
Ukraine–Russia war: 187 day of invasion
Current events in Ukraine on Monday, 29 August, on 187 day of invasion, reported by The Ukrainian media outlet Kyiv Independent: 3:35 pm…
