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17.01.24

EUR 100-million investment in Rīga's infrastructure approved

More than EUR 99.6 million is planned to be invested in the modernization and “greening” of Rīga transport network, of which the European Union Recovery Fund will cover the majority, according to the plan by the Transport Ministry supported by the government on Tuesday, January 16.

January 17, 11:49

17.01.24

Helmets will be mandatory for young cyclists and scooter riders

Despite many objections, the government on Tuesday, January 16, backed the Ministry of Transport's suggestion that helmets should also be mandatory in the future for young people riding a bike or electric scooter.

January 17, 6:44

04.08.23

Guest workers in Latvia: interview with Economics Minister

The Latvian labor market is open to citizens outside the European Union but a lot of red tape is in the way. LSM is continuing its three-part series on problems and solutions to attracting foreign workforce.

August 4, 2023, 11:30

03.08.23

Employers propose reduced red tape around guest workers' arrival

The Latvian labor market is open to citizens outside the European Union but a lot of red tape is in the way. LSM is continuing its three-part series on problems and solutions to attracting foreign workforce.

August 3, 2023, 9:27

02.08.23

Growing numbers of guest workers employed in Latvia

Over the last five years, the number of guest workers from outside the European Union (EU) has been growing, and the country's labor profile is changing with the Russian war in Ukraine, LSM's Latvian-language service reported on August 1.

August 2, 2023, 7:57