Women in Latvia more often invest in the future, whereas men – into gaining more income
Women in Latvia save up and invest money less than men – 47% of women and 55% of men. Mostly women pick less…
Ukraine–Russia war: 187 day of invasion
Current events in Ukraine on Monday, 29 August, on 187 day of invasion, reported by The Ukrainian media outlet Kyiv Independent: 3:35 pm…
Red level warning declared in Kurzeme due to upcoming thunderstorm
This evening, 29 August, a thunderstorm with extremely intensive rain is expected in Kurzeme. There is also the possibility of hail and wind…
PHOTO: Latvian State Revenue Service intercepts 214 000 contraband cigarettes
Officials of Latvian State Revenue Service’s Customs Office discovered a shipment of undeclared cigarettes while inspecting an express mail order. Cigarettes were hidden…
EU countries to face terrible winters if not reducing gas prices
Minister for Energy of Belgium Tinne Van der Straeten has warned that EU countries will face five to 10 terrible winters without gas…
Rīgas ūdens to increase water service tariffs in October
Latvia’s Public Utilities Commission (SPRK) has approved the new water service tariff submitted by Rīgas ūdens LLC – from 1 October onward the…
Demolition of Soviet monuments: Latvian minister threatens mayor with «red card»
Latvia’s Minister of Environment Protection and Regional Development (VARAM) Artūrs Toms Plešs threatens Daugavpils City Council and mayor Andrejs Elksniņš with «red card»…
Soaring electricity prices prompt Estonian cinemas to consider raising entry fees
Cinemas in Estonia have only just recovered from the effects of the Covid pandemic, only to be hit by soaring electricity prices, with…
Heating energy price in Jurmala to go up 143% in October
From October onward the price of heating energy in Jurmala may increase by 143%, as reported by Jūrmalas siltums LLC. According to the…
