Latvian farmers are considering carrying protests over to the capital city Rīga next week. Farmers met with Prime Minister Evika Siliņa (New Unity) on Wednesday, February 7, and noted that this was a good first step towards achieving solutions.
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The ruling coalition has agreed to ban imports of Russian and Belarusian grain into Latvia, Latvian Television reports January 29.
Latvia has pledged to gradually, over several years, change the system of storing the country's oil reserves to be used during emergencies, Latvian Television reported on January 9.
Latvia supports a ban on imports of Russian grain, but it is not going to impose it on its own, the political forces forming the government said after a meeting on Monday, January 8.
The main line costs of Rail Baltica in Latvia are estimated at EUR 3.7 billion. Latvian government gave a green light to a contract worth this amount on December 19, Latvian Television reported.
Fierce debates, loud exclamations, a large dose of sarcasm – such was the order of the day on December 7 during Saeima debates ahead of the main 2024 budget vote.
The first train ride on the Riga-Vilnius route could take place still this year, according to Lithuanian railway company LTG Link. The Latvian side is more cautious but promises not to hinder the project, Latvian Television reported November 26.
State Audit Office (VK) will assess the flights of former Prime Minister Krišjānis Kariņš (New Unity) on private jets. Last week, the issue was already discussed at a Saeima committee, however, without the deputies receiving the expected answers, the opposition faction United List also turned to auditors, Latvian Television reported Friday.
This year the Latvian labour market has been supplemented by approximately 14 thousand employees from third countries. Economics Minister Viktors Valainis (Union of Greens and Farmers) has pledged to organize the registration system for guest workers because often they register in neighboring countries and pay taxes there as well, Latvian Television reported October 29.
On Thursday, August 31, the state-owned Latvenergo announced a new revenue and profit record for the half-year. The discussion on how to distribute the profit includes offsetting the increase in distribution rates on certain occasions. The idea would still have to be approved by both the government and the Saeima, Latvian Television reported on August 31.
The night of the Ancient Fires was marked on Saturday with lighting fires on the seaside from Liepāja to Salacgrīva. Hundreds of fires were lit. Latvian Television went to the event in Saulkrasti.
The President of Latvia Edgars Rinkēvičs has entrusted the new government formation to the current Welfare Minister, nominee for the post of Prime Minister Evika Siliņa (New Unity), the president announced after meeting with Siliņa at Rīga Castle on Thursday, August 24.
Over the years, the construction of Latvia's eastern border infrastructure has gained the reputation of 'not the most successful project'. Criminal proceedings have been brought in this context, the deadlines have been pushed forward many times, and in the middle of all, there has been a hybrid war developed by the Belarusian regime. When will the eastern border finally be ready?
On Monday, August 7, a storm ripped through Latvia with huge hailstones and strong winds causing destruction. For farmers this is another catastrophe on top of a poor harvest year.
Some of the “Wagner” group went to Latvia's neighboring country, Belarus, following the uprising in Russia at the end of June. The Latvian Ministry of Defense (AM) stresses that there is currently no military threat to Latvia and, even if it would arise, the services are more than prepared, Latvian Television reported on July 24.
Although energy resources are becoming cheaper, the increase in food prices has not stopped in Latvia. Latvian Economics Minister Ilze Indriksone (National Alliance) does not support artificial market intervention, indicating that the buyer can contribute greatly to price reduction, Latvian Television reported on July 20.
On July 18, President Edgars Rinkēvičs met with Prosecutor General Juris Stukāns at the Rīga Castle to discuss policies for penalties applied to some offenders, the President's Chancellery and Latvian Radio reported.
On Monday, July 10, the President of Latvia Edgars Rinkēvičs traveled on his first foreign visit. According to tradition, the Estonian capital, Tallinn, is chosen as the first destination, Latvian Television reported.
Latvian President Egils Levits went on his last foreign visit Tuesday before leaving the presidential office, Latvian Television reported on July 4.
As of July, new electricity tariffs will come into force, which will significantly increase electricity bills, for households with more powerful connections rising by as much as 157%. Therefore, the “Distribution network” (Sadales tīkls, ST) calls on everyone to assess the effectiveness of their connection and possibly to save by changing it, Latvian Television reported on June 20.
Although Latvian residents have been able to lend money to the country through savings bonds, this type of investment has only recently gained popularity. With changes in financial markets, deposit rates have become more interesting, but also, unlike deposits in a bank, when lending to the State, there is no need to pay taxes, Latvian Television reported on June 18.
Several years ago, one of Europe's largest cheap-ticket airlines, Wizz Air, offered a wide range of destinations from Riga airport. The situation has changed now, with the airline leaving Riga airport gradually, Latvian Television reported on June 11.
The mobile provider sector has been fighting for influence in public procurement for several years now. Two of the most influential players in the market believe that procurements impose inappropriate and outdated requirements. In the meantime, the third company does not see any problems with the existing arrangements, Latvian Television reported on May 1.
Attitudes towards cyclists and a lack of cycling infrastructure are the most common challenges cyclists encounter daily. This is also the case in the “Critical Mass” annual cycling event which brought together a vast number of cyclists on May 1.
This heating season, which has not yet ended, has been a hot topic with prices reaching unprecedented levels and extensive state aid applied to all society groups. As spring comes, concerns about the availability of resources have subsided and prices have also fallen. Now the energy sector starts thinking about the next heating season, Latvian Television reported April 10.
Three and a half months after the start of its work, the government approved its future action plan on Tuesday, April 4. The voluminous document contains 800 points. Some of these remain unclear and are expected to be resolved within three weeks at the level of ministers, Latvian Television reported.
The facade of the Museum of the Occupation of Latvia was damaged in an apparent act of vandalism on Sunday night or Monday morning, Latvian Television reported.
Minister of Finance Arvils Ašeradens (New Unity) said earlier in the week that the construction and ICT industries are unable to properly use the European Union (EU) funds due to a lack of capacity. The construction sector agrees with this, whereas the other denies concerns, Latvian Television reported on March 22.
One of the largest state companies – Latvian State Forests (Latvijas Valsts meži, LVM), had four people on its council just days ago. Now, the whole council, including its chairman, have handed in their resignations, Latvian Television reported March 2.
Latvia's Hospital Association and the Health Workers' Union on Tuesday, February 16, addressed the Saeima deputies with indignation and confusion about the budget project prepared by the government, asking for more funding to be allocated to the health sector.
During the Ukraine support week, the public is invited to participate in the Light for Ukraine! campaign and to donate light sources to Ukrainian residents – LED lamps, rechargeable LED lamps, powerbanks, and portable chargeable batteries, the charity “Ziedot.lv” said February 14.
On Jūrkalnes Street, Rīga, on Monday morning, firefighters evacuated residents from a nine-story building, the State Fire and Rescue Service (VUGD) said on February 6.
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