Competition doubles in road construction procurements in Latvian
While in 2018 the average number of contenders in a single procurement was 2.11, in 2022 this number increased to 4.07, as reported…
Inflation continues going down in Eurozone; unemployment in Latvia above average in EU
Annual inflation in Eurozone dropped to 8.5% in January 2023. In December 2022 it was 9.2%. In November inflation in Eurozone was 10.1%….
Beverage container deposit system in Latvia turns one year old
The system’s operator – Depozīta Iepakojuma Operators LLC – reports that since the launch of the system last year, residents in Latvia have…
Estonia will participate in the Olympics; Latvia considers boycotting them
The Estonian Olympic Committee (EOK) believes that boycotting the Olympic Games should be left as the last option, and cancellation of participation would…
European Parliament’s proposed ban on use of wood chips for heating causes uproar
The newly-formed Ministry of Climate and Energy, as reported by Raimonds Čudars’ strategic communication advisor, reminds that Latvia is among EU member states…
Latvian PM: we can sleep soundly, our country is secure
Latvia’s Prime Minister Krišjānis Kariņš said as much in an interview to TV3 this morning. The PM was asked if there are reasons…
Russia intensifies attacks in the Donetsk region
Russian forces are gradually advancing to capture the entire territory of Donetsk, with the main attacks directed at the regional capital, Bakhmut, writes…
Week in Lithuania: Scammers collect information on Ukrainian refugees, Teltonika signs contract with Taiwan
Linas Jegelevičius This week, Lithuania has paid special attention to defense issues, and preparations have begun for the planned NATO summit in July,…
VDD commences criminal proceedings against Saeima deputy for contempt of Latvia’s occupation
Latvia’s State Security Service (VDD) reports having concluded investigation of 14th Saeima deputy Glorija Grevcova’s public statements about the Museum of the Occupation…
