Latvia’s GDP increases by 4.7% in first half-year of 2022
Compared to Q2 2021, gross domestic product (GDP) rose by 3.0% in Q2 2022, according to seasonally and calendar non-adjusted data at constant…
Russia has halted gas supplies to Europe
Russia shuts major gas pipeline to Europe, saying repairs are needed. The Russian state–owned energy giant, Gazprom, said the restrictions on the Nord…
Estonian Foreign Minister: EU recognizes the country’s right to close borders
EU member states recognize the right of countries bordering Russia to close their borders to Russian citizens, Estonian Foreign Minister Urmas Reinsalu Reinsalu…
Latvenergo’s profits grow 2.5 times following rapid surge of prices of energy resources
In the first half-year of 2022 Latvenergo JSC operated with turnover of EUR 744.582 million, which is 66.2% more when compared to the…
A year into the Taliban’s rule: War crimes prosecutors ask to resume the investigation
The International Criminal Court’s Afghanistan investigation has been on hold for more than two years. In March 2020 the previous Afghan government had…
Minister: now is not the time for a teachers’ strike; both sides should reach a compromise
The pre-election period and existing geopolitical situation are not the best time for a teachers’ strike, said Latvian Minister of Education and Science…
Liepaja prison construction cost estimated at 128-138 million euros
Two companies have submitted offers for the construction of Liepaja Prison – UPB JSC and Citrus Solutions LLC, as confirmed by Latvian Ministry…
Wind turbine parks in Latvia may start producing electricity in 2026
The company Latvijas vēja parki LLC, which is jointly owned by Latvenergo JSC and Latvian State Forests JSC, may start producing electricity in…
International Atomic Energy Agency delegation leaves for Zaporizhzhia Power Plant
The mission of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IEAE) sets off for the Zaporizhia Nuclear Power Plant to inspect the situation on the…
