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January 9, 2026
Latvian Railway could terminate 600 more employees
Due to the drop in freight, Latvian Railway (LDz) could terminate approximately 600 more employees, as LTV programme Rīta panorāma was told by…
Saeima committee chairman suggests changing Victory Monument’s name
«Latvia is a country that respects international agreements it has signed, and the committee cannot suggest denouncing the international agreement by dismantling the…
Jehovah’s witnesses religious organization’s investigated for compliance with regulations
The office of the prosecutor in Latvia has commenced an inspection of Jehovah’s witnesses religious organisation for compliance with country’s laws, as confirmed…
Czech and Spanish pilots to take over NATO Baltic air policing
In the NATO multinational Baltic air policing unit stationed in Šiauliai, this week Czech and Spanish pilots will take over the duties from…
War affects Lithuanian real estate market, as bunker on sale in Vilnius
In Lithuania, Russia’s war against Ukraine has affected the real estate market. The segment of basements has become more popular and a private…
Saeima Budget Committee to review initiative on reduction of excise tax for fuel
On Wednesday, 30 March, Saeima’s Mandates, Ethics and Submissions Committee agreed to submit to the Budget and Finance Committee an initiative from residents…
Latvian farmers may receive aid from EU to compensate losses from war in Ukraine
Latvian farmers may receive aid from the European Union due to the war in Ukraine in the form of EUR 4.2 million, as…
Estonia not willing to build gas terminal without Latvia and Finland
The Estonian government is looking into ways to cut the country’s energy dependence on natural gas from Russia, by supporting the building of…
Bank of Latvia downgrades GDP growth outlook to 1.8% for 2022
The Bank of Latvia has downgraded Latvia’s GDP growth outlook for 2022 from the previous 4.2% to 1.8%, as mentioned by the head…
