Scandalous politician suspended from six Saeima meetings
On Thursday, 15 September, the Latvian parliament decided to suspend deputy Aldis Gobzems from six meetings of the Saeima for breaching the of…
European Commission proposes emergency intervention in energy markets
The European Commission (EC) has proposed an emergency intervention in Europe’s energy markets to resolve the dramatic price rise, as mentioned in EC’s…
LIZDA: Latvian government’s proposed compromise provides nothing to 20 000 teachers
The compromise proposed by the ruling coalition in Latvia offers nothing to 20 000 teachers, said chairperson of Latvian Trade Union of Education…
Constitutional Court rejects Daugavpils City Council’s request regarding Soviet monuments
Latvia’s Constitutional Court (ST) has decided not to initiate proceedings following a request from Daugavpils City Council, with which the institution challenged the…
EC president: Europe plans a comprehensive electricity market reform
The European Union has plans for a deep and comprehensive electricity market reform to overcome the energy crisis caused by the Russian-Ukrainian war,…
China and Russia leaders to meet at Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Summit
China’s leader Xi Jinping and Russia’s Vladimir Putin will discuss the war in Ukraine and other “international and regional topics” at their meeting…
Latvian PM admits country will have to borrow money to support residents during energy crisis
Latvia’s government will likely have to borrow funding in order to afford support activities for residents to overcome the energy crisis, said Prime…
Latvian ministry proposes narrowing range of recipients of state-funded healthcare
On Wednesday, 14 September, Latvian Saeima’s Social and Employment Matters Committee supported the proposal submitted by the Ministry of Health on dropping the…
Prices of dwellings in Latvia up by more than 15%
Compared to Q2 2021, prices of dwellings rose by 16.5% in Q2 2022. Prices of new dwellings increased by 13.8%, but of existing…
