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Internet shopping and deliveries boom in Latvia
Internet shopping and deliveries boom in Latvia
Internet stores and delivery companies have always had more work by the end of the year, but this year the increase in volume is unusually high, Latvian Radio reported December 14.
Brexit still brings uncertainty to Latvian exporting businesses
Brexit still brings uncertainty to Latvian exporting businesses
Despite the end of the transitional period of UK withdrawal from the European Union (EU), no agreement or clear rules have yet been reached. This directly affects companies for which Britain is an important export market, Latvian Radio reported December 4.
More companies will be eligible for aid in Latvia
More companies will be eligible for aid in Latvia
The emergency state has been in force nearly two weeks now, but the aid scheme has not yet been applied to businesses. The Ministry of Economics will offer changes to the government on Tuesday that downtime benefits could be received by a wider range of businesses, Latvian Radio reported November 24.
Two Latvian cities face local COVID-19 restrictions(update)
Two Latvian cities face local COVID-19 restrictions(update)
Due to a rapid rise in the number of COVID-19 cases in the Latvian cities Daugavpils and Kuldīga, Health Minister Ilze Viņķele told Latvian Radio September 30 that additional local restrictions were being introduced.
Latvia's bank profits 47.1% smaller than last year
Latvia's bank profits 47.1% smaller than last year
Latvian monetary financial institutions, mainly banks, have been working on profits of €93 million in first eight months of 2020, according to information published by the Bank of Latvia September 28.
Banking system made quicker for foreign investors
Banking system made quicker for foreign investors
The Ministry of Economics (EM), the Latvian Investment and Development Agency (LIAA) together with the financial sector have developed a questionnaire for foreign investors intended to save time, EM told Latvian Radio September 18.
Border Guard chief no longer suspect
Border Guard chief no longer suspect
The Prosecutor's Office annulled the decision of the Internal Security Bureau (IDB), which identified Chief of State Border Guard Guntis Pujāts as suspect, Pujāts' lawyer Alla Juraša told LETA September 16.
Minimum social contribution payments planned from 2021
Minimum social contribution payments planned from 2021
The Cabinet on Wednesday backed a proposal to make tax changes from 2021 with a view to improve social protection for residents. Introduction of minimum national social security contributions  is planned, whereas Finance Ministry's proposal to abolish royalties has been postponed, Latvian Television said September 2.
Latvian COVID-19 containment product platform a success
Latvian COVID-19 containment product platform a success
The interest in the platform established by the Latvian Investment and Development Agency (LIAA), which compiles products made in Latvia to help COVID-19 prevention, is high, but it is still necessary to address digital issues, said LIAA Director Kaspars Rožkalns August 16.
Piņķi outlet village first of its kind in Baltics
Piņķi outlet village first of its kind in Baltics
A first in the Baltic States, brand outlet sale village "Via Jurmala Outlet Village" has been built in Babite parish, Piņķi, with investment of EUR 27 million, Latvian Radio reported August 13.
Prime Minister: anti-corruption council to be created
Prime Minister: anti-corruption council to be created
In order to reinforce the rule of law and combat corruption in Latvia, a special Council chaired by the Prime Minister will be set up, Prime Minister Krišjānis Kariņš (New Unity) told Latvian Radio August 10.
15 parties to run in Rīga elections
15 parties to run in Rīga elections
On Monday, July 20, the announcement of the lists of candidates for the emergency elections of Rīga City Council was completed. In total, 15 political forces will participate in the elections, Latvian Radio reported July 20.
Latvian Green Point wants your plastic bags
Latvian Green Point wants your plastic bags
Today, July 3, the Day Without Plastic Bags is taking place around the world, prompting people to opt out of buying plastic bags and support more nature-friendly packaging for their purchases.
Latvia should implement shortened working hours, say employers
Latvia should implement shortened working hours, say employers
The Latvian Employers' Confederation (LDDK) is calling for the introduction of short-term working hours, temporarily addressing the employment problem in times of crisis and overcoming the consequences of the crisis, Latvian Radio reported on June 29.
VID: alcohol smuggling levels relatively low in Latvia
VID: alcohol smuggling levels relatively low in Latvia
Alcohol smuggling is not extensive in Latvia, and the situation with illegal cigarette rates is improving, the Director of the State Revenue Service (VID) Tax and Customs Police Board, General Kaspars Podiņš, told Latvian Radio on June 26.
How the Baltic States are helping citizens and businesses in crisis
How the Baltic States are helping citizens and businesses in crisis
Generally, the Baltic States have chosen relatively similar support measures to counter the economic crisis caused as a knock-on effect of the COVID-19 pandemic. Latvian Radio reported on June 9 about the approaches taken by Latvia, Estonia, and Lithuania.
Estonian e-services available for Latvian eID holders
Estonian e-services available for Latvian eID holders
Latvian residents, including entrepreneurs, will be able to use their Latvian eID cards for Estonian e-services, said Gatis Ozols, Public services director of the Ministry of Environmental Protection and Regional Development (VARAM) to Latvian Radio on May 24.