Latvian government extends support period for protected electricity users
On Tuesday, the 13th of December, Latvia’s government decided to extend until the 30th of April 2023 the period during which protected electricity…
Moscow: Ukraine must accept the new territorial reality
Russia has rejected the peace offer made by Ukraine on Tuesday, 13th of December, which asks for the withdrawal of the Russian army…
Latvian Academy of Sport Education to be added to Riga Stradins University
On Tuesday, the 13th of December, Latvia’s government decided to reorganise Latvian Academy of Sport Education (LSPA) and integrate it into Riga Stradins…
Though income inequality in Latvia is down slightly, it remains very high
When compared with 2020 the income of households in Latvia increased by EUR 48 or 7.6% in 2021, reaching EUR 678 per a…
Two ruling coalition parties at Riga City Council go their separate ways
Riga City Council faction of Par!/Progressive (PP) political parties has announced the decision to cease cooperation with For Latvia’s Development (LA) political party…
Putin cancels annual press conference
Russian President Vladimir Putin has canceled the traditional year-end press conference, and his speech in Parliament is in question as well, the BBC…
Latvian authorities shut down Baltic International Bank; police unit breaks into bank’s headquarters
In order to ensure the stability of Latvia’s financial sector and to protect the interests of the bank’s clients, the Finance and Capital…
Latvian residents – active supporters of charity initiatives
80% of Latvian residents donate or provide support to other people at least once a year. Most often donations go to support of…
US: Russia is running out of ammunition
Russia is running out of ammunition after the nearly ten-month invasion, and has resorted to decades-old stockpiles with low accuracy, writes Reuters. A…
