Andris Lācars

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Latvia speaks against discrimination in UK-proposed EU reforms
Latvia speaks against discrimination in UK-proposed EU reforms

Latvia supports an economically strong United Kingdom remaining an EU member state. However, Latvia is against some of the reforms proposed by David Cameron, specifically the proposal to halt in-work welfare payments to EU migrants, reported Latvian Television Monday.

Latvia sets to work on drone regulations
Latvia sets to work on drone regulations

Drones are becoming more and more popular, and Latvia has set to work on drone usage regulations, which will be presented to the government soon, reported Latvian Television Sunday.

State ditches consulting firm over information leak
State ditches consulting firm over information leak

On Tuesday the Cabinet of Ministers decided to break the contract with the Prudentia consulting firm that was tasked with finding an investor to the airBaltic national airline, reports Madara Fridrihsone from Latvian Radio.

Refugees will be able to learn Latvian from day one
Refugees will be able to learn Latvian from day one

Refugees that have arrived to Latvia will be able to learn Latvian for free abd starting from the day of their arrival, announced the Interior Ministry's State Secretary and head of the work group for accepting refugees Ilze Pētersone-Godmane on Thursday, after a meeting of the group.