Latvian Saeima passes new Law on Local Governments
On Thursday, 20 October, Latvia’s parliament once again passed in the final reading the new Law on Local Governments. The Saeima also approved…
Investigation of possible EU fund fraud leads authorities to Līvāni mayor’s private property
During the investigation of possible fraud involving EU funds worth EUR 1.8 million a search was performed at private property owned by Līvāni…
Minister: LNG tanker ship’s station in Finland and not Estonia will not affect Latvia’s situation
The decision to station the liquefied natural gas (LNG) storage and regasification ship at the terminal in Finland’s Inga instead of Estonia’s Paldiski…
Russia declares state of war in territories occupied in Ukraine
On Wednesday, 19 October, Russian President Vladimir Putin declared a state of war in four regions in Ukraine occupied by Russia, as reported…
September’s inflation in Latvia third highest in EU and Eurozone
In September 2022 annual inflation in Latvia was higher than average in the European Union and Eurozone, according to data published by Eurostat….
Coalition partners in Latvia agree on state reforms; government composition not discussed
Potential coalition partners in Latvia were able to reach an agreement on topics of national reforms, as New Unity politicians said after a…
Progressive Party: it is critical for Latvia’s next government to act democratically and legally
The Progressive Party said approval of the previously halted Riga development plan as one of the main objectives of the next government, as…
Harmony political party suggests liquidating third vice-mayor seat in Riga
Latvian political party Harmony has suggested liquidating the third vice-mayor position at Riga City Council. This move would help save EUR 200 000…
For Stability! party to ask VDD to investigate information leak about their members
On Wednesday, 19 October, political party For Stability! turned to the Staet Security Service (VDD) with a request to investigate how information about…
