Bank of Latvia upgrades GDP growth outlook to 5.3% for 2021
The Bank of Latvia has upgraded the GDP growth outlook from 3.3% to 5.3% for 2021, as confirmed by the central bank’s Monetary…
Latvian Emergency Medical Service to focus only on life-threatening situations
In order to ensure resident are able to reach Emergency Medical Service in life-threatening situations, NMPD emergency dispatch will start evaluating calls received…
Nobel Prize in medicine awarded for discoveries of temperature and touch receptors
The Nobel Prize in medicine or psychology will be awarded for discoveries of receptors for temperature and touch, according to the Nobel Assembly…
Riga City Council’s Transport Department requests additional financing to maintain roads
Riga City Council’s Transport Department has requested an additional amount of EUR 4.2 million for road maintenance. This amount is planned for filling…
Proposal voiced to pay seniors money for Covid-19 vaccination in Latvia
To motivate seniors to vaccinate, it may be a good idea to pay them for Covid-19 vaccination, said Latvian Minister of Justice Jānis…
Lidl chain store finally announces opening date in Latvia
Chain store company Lidl has announced plans to open 15 stores in Latvia on Thursday, 7 October. Lidl will open stores in Riga,…
How far have Baltic States progressed with Covid-19 vaccination?
937 495 people have been vaccinated for Covid-19 in Latvia so far. 866 254 people have completed the vaccination course, which is equal…
Plane in Italy tragically crashes into building
In Italy, a private plane has crashed into a building in the city Milan, taking the lives of eight people, British public broadcaster…
Leaked Pandora documents point to secret financial dealings of European leaders
The International Consortium of Investigative Journalists has revealed in its Pandora papers research that, allegedly, 35 current and former country leaders have been…
