Procession to be held to demand demolishing of Soviet monument in Pārdaugava
On Friday, 20 May, a procession will be organised in Riga to demand the immediate demolishing of the Soviet monument in Victory Park….
Number of Ukrainian refugees in Latvia close to 29 000
Since the start of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine a total of 28 920 Ukrainian civilians have been registered in Latvia as refugees. 23…
Latvian PM counters National Alliance’s blackmail with minister’s dismissal
In response to «blackmail attempt» by the National Alliance, Latvia’s Prime Minister Krišjānis Kariņš has decided to request dismissal for Minister of Economics…
Tourist accommodation establishments in Latvia report growing numbers of guests
In March 2022 the number of foreign and resident visitors comprised 108.8 thousand, which is 2.3 times more than in March 2021 and…
Sweden decides to take the NATO course
Sweden will request NATO membership, as announced by Sweden’s PM Magdalena Andersson, adding that this step is intended to deter Russia from aggression….
Estonian unemployed number down by 9,200 on year
In the first quarter of 2022, the Estonian labour force participation rate was 73.1%, the employment rate was 69%, and the unemployment rate…
Latvia prepared to expand cooperation with Kazakhstan in transit sector
On Friday, 13 May, Latvian Ministry of Transport’s deputy state secretary Uldis Reimanis met with deputy Minister of Industry and Infrastructure Development of…
Latvian PM warns coalition partners the Minister of Economics will have to leave
Latvia’s Prime Minister Krišjānis Kariņš has warned coalition partners that, in addition to the resignation of Minister of the Interior Marija Golubeva, Minister…
Estonian government triggers confidence vote
In the Estonian Riigikogu, a vote of confidence is due on the government headed by the liberal Reform Party. It has been announced…
