13th Saeima declares drunk driving a criminal offence in Latvia
On Thursday, 27 October, Latvia’s 13th Saeima passed in the third reading amendments to the Criminal Law. These amendments state that drunk driving…
Minimal wages to increase in Latvia in 2023
In 2023 the minimal wage amount in Latvia will be set at EUR 620. In 2024 it will be set at EUR 700….
Blogger and ex-presidential candidate Ksenia Sobchak flees to Lithuania
Russian authorities performed a search at the home of Russian TV host, blogger and former presidential candidate Ksenia Sobchak. She, however, has fled…
Latvia’s 13th Saeima gathers for one last meeting
On Thursday, 27 October, members of the 13th Saeima will gather for the final meeting of the current parliament. As reported by Saeima’s…
Skeleton of Latvia’s new government coming along as parties prepare to take charge
This week marks the start of more intensive coalition formation negotiations. It is expected the partners of the coalition may reach an agreement…
Latvian coalition parties disagree on government cooperation memorandum
Discussions regarding certain points of the government memorandum will continue, as New Unity (JV) and National Alliance (NA) failed to reach an agreement…
Estonian Eesti Gaas to reduce gas price by one euro in December
Estonian Eesti Gaas has plans to reduce the price of natural gas to 1.85 EUR/m3 from the current price of 2.85 EUR/m3, as…
Colonel and general responsible for drone supplies to Russia killed in Iran
Colonel Mehdi Mollashahi of the Guards Corps of the Islamic Revolution and General Javad Keiha, who were responsible for organising strike drone supplies…
Latvia’s Roberts Zīle makes European Parliament’s Top 100 most influential politicians list
In the recently published top 100 most influential members of the European Parliament the Vice President of the European Parliament Roberts Zīle ranks…
