Latvian government conceptually agrees to annul firearm permits for Russian and Belarusian citizens
On Thursday, 15 September, the Saeima passed in the first reading urgent amendments to the Law on the Handling of Weapons, as reported…
Fire fighters rescue 50 people from burning house in Liepaja
Latvian State Fire and Rescue Service (VUGD) received a total of 35 calls in the last 24 hours – eight regarding fires, 12…
Spread of Covid-19 on a rise again in Latvia
A total of 1 369 new Covid-19 infection cases were registered in Latvia in the last 24 hours. Reports of four deaths were…
Gulbis elected as president of Latvian Tennis Union
Latvian tennis legend Ernests Gulis was elected as president of Latvian Tennis Union on Friday, 16 September, replacing Juris Savickis in this post….
World Bank warns of global recession
The World Bank warns that the world looks to be edging toward a global recession as central banks are forced to hike interest…
August’s inflation in Latvia second highest in Europe and Eurozone
In August 2022 inflation in Latvia was higher than the average inflation in the European Union and Eurozone, according to data published by…
About 6 000 workers of education institutions sign up for indefinite teachers’ strike in Riga
Approximately 6 000 workers from 184 education institutions in Riga have signed up for participation in the upcoming indefinite strike organised by Latvian…
440 graves found in liberated Izium
Ukrainian authorities have found a mass burial site of more than 440 bodies in the eastern city of Izium on Thursday, 15 September,…
Riga to adopt energy austerity measures
By adopting energy austerity measures Riga City Council hopes to reduce energy consumption by 15% and save up to EUR 10 million, said…
