Latvia’s GDP up 6.7% in first quarter of 2022
Compared to Q1 2021, gross domestic product (GDP) rose by 6.7% in Q1 2022, according to seasonally and calendar non-adjusted data at constant…
Court in Latvia recognises «existence of public legal relationships» of same-sex couples
Although the first sentence of Section 110 of the Constitution of the Republic of Latvia makes it clear that «the State shall protect…
With Indriksone picked to become Minister of Economics, Dzintars to replace her in the Saeima
On Tuesday, 31 May, Latvia’s Saeima Mandates, Ethics and Submissions Committee supported the decision to approve 13th Saeima deputy’s status for Normunds Dzintars,…
Day 95 of war in Ukraine: Invaders break into Severodonetsk, Ukrainians regain territory in south, French journalist killed
On Tuesday, May 31, urban warfare takes place in Severodonetsk, a city that could allow the invading Russian troops to seize the last…
Saeima Ethics Committee in favour of permitting criminal prosecution of another committee’s chief
On Tuesday, 31 May, Latvian parliament’s Mandate, Ethics and Submissions Committee supported the legislative project that permits the start of criminal prosecution of…
EU leaders agree to prohibit two-thirds of imports of Russian oil
In an effort to further expand sanctions against Russia for its invasion of Ukraine, European leaders decided during a summit on Monday, 30…
OPINION | Economist: wage rise in Latvia is so slow because minimal wages weren’t increased
Opinion of Luminor Bank chief economist Pēteris Strautiņš. Wage rise in Latvia slowed down considerably at the start of 2022. While in Q4…
In Ireland, 1 000 passengers miss flights over long queues
In Ireland’s busiest airport over 1 000 passengers have missed their flights during long queues to security checks, British public broadcaster BBC reports….
Average gross wage in Latvia calculated at EUR 1 297
In Q1 2022 the average gross wages and salaries for full-time work in the country amounted to EUR 1 297. Compared to Q1…
