Constitution

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08.04.24

Constitutional Court cancels rules on younger tree cutting

April 8, 13:24

18.10.23

Court deems ban on soldiers to join political parties constitutional

October 18, 2023, 12:56

12.09.23

Book on Latvian constitutional law now available in English

September 12, 2023, 11:28

24.07.23

'Democracy festival' to take place in Kuldīga

July 24, 2023, 10:00

28.06.23

Constitutional Court cancels limit on higher education languages

June 28, 2023, 15:37

23.05.23

Saeima deems all candidates suitable for presidential post

May 23, 2023, 7:48

25.04.23

Little support for Istanbul Convention in Latvian parliament

April 25, 2023, 15:42

03.08.22

Another initiative launched to define 'family' in Constitution

August 3, 2022, 7:40

10.06.22

Corruption watchdog swoops on Šlesers' party campaign

June 10, 2022, 14:14

31.05.22

Court legally recognizes same-sex relationship for the first time in Latvia

Update 13:49

15.02.22

100 years of the Latvian Constitution

February 15, 2022, 11:03

20.01.22

New head of Constitution Protection Bureau approved

January 20, 2022, 11:48

24.08.21

Commission rejects referendum against 'mandatory' vaccination

August 24, 2021, 13:07

30.07.21

Signature collection launched for redefining 'family' in Constitution

July 30, 2021, 10:46

07.06.21

Senate says same-sex partnerships should be registered as civil status

June 7, 2021, 17:20

09.04.21

Constitutional Court rules on same-sex partner inheritance

April 9, 2021, 13:05

04.02.21

Government actions must have limits, says president of Constitutional Court

February 4, 2021, 9:01

20.01.21

Ombudsman says concept of 'family' must be discussed further

January 20, 2021, 17:15

12.01.21

Prime Minister responds to National Alliance's request to define 'family'

January 12, 2021, 8:03

07.01.21

National Alliance wants Constitution of Latvia to strictly define 'family'

January 7, 2021, 11:02

09.09.20

Constitutional Court needs update, experts say

September 9, 2020, 8:55

20.07.20

Expert praises recent decisions of the Constitutional Court

July 20, 2020, 11:18

09.07.20

Court finds meager support for disabled and old people unconstitutional

July 9, 2020, 13:42

07.05.20

President of Constitutional Court gets another term in office

May 7, 2020, 13:19

07.01.19

Explainer: Government formation in Latvia

January 7, 2019, 16:09

21.08.17

Vējonis sends lawmaking wish-list to Saeima

August 21, 2017, 9:57

18.05.17

Constitutional Court head calls for establishing bill review institution

May 18, 2017, 14:21

08.05.17

Constitutional Court gets new chairperson

May 8, 2017, 15:29

18.05.15

Cardinal: EU morals lag behind Hitler and Stalin on sexuality

May 18, 2015, 13:06

12.02.15

Saeima nixes open ballot for electing President

February 12, 2015, 11:09

05.02.15

Saeima prefers secret ballot to select President

February 5, 2015, 19:41

23.01.15

Kobzon tries again to reclaim hotel bill

January 23, 2015, 13:31

08.01.15

Constitutional Court calls for review of flag-flying laws

January 8, 2015, 18:48

18.12.14

Plan for elected President jumps first hurdle

December 18, 2014, 10:16

26.06.14

Preamble to Latvia's Constitution: why the uproar?

June 26, 2014, 15:43

Bed bug infestation in Daugavpils, Latvia03:30

'Air Kariņš' case still under active investigation05:47

Latvian children's literature awards handed out07:05

Latvian Television and Radio send teams to Paris for Olympics01:40

Conscription no-show for eight young people in Latvia02:57

Yesterday, 15:21

Local vs imported produce battle in shops continues

Yesterday, 14:38

How much sporty employment is there in Latvia?

Yesterday, 13:31

Tree maintenance planned in Rīga's green areas

Yesterday, 11:36

More details emerge of suspected murder plot against police official

Yesterday, 10:21

New translation recounts another chapter of Latvia's Jewish history

Yesterday, 10:15

Smiltene municipality mayor steps down

Yesterday, 10:08

Hard graft: Latvians work an average of 37 years

Yesterday, 9:45

U.S. and Latvia team up on digitization drive

Yesterday, 10:15

Smiltene municipality mayor steps down

Yesterday, 9:45

U.S. and Latvia team up on digitization drive

Yesterday, 7:51

Linkaits leaves New Conservative Party

July 25, 15:31

Barring Ždanoka as a political candidate in Latvia was fine, rules ECHR

July 25, 14:44

Ukrainian kids welcomed at Saeima

July 25, 9:57

Klotiņš, Stobova take seats in Saeima

July 25, 8:41

New State Chancellery director claims he is not a "typical" official

July 25, 7:41

'Air Kariņš' case still under active investigation

Yesterday, 13:31

Tree maintenance planned in Rīga's green areas

Yesterday, 11:36

More details emerge of suspected murder plot against police official

Yesterday, 7:35

Prison sentence enters into force in 'Ukrainian flag attack' case

July 25, 22:07

Five arrested in connection with suspected murder plot

July 25, 14:56

Military drills to take place in Jēkabpils district

July 25, 10:33

Rēzekne researchers helping with European cancer screening

July 25, 10:19

Do you trust new OECD survey results?

July 25, 8:01

Bed bug infestation in Daugavpils, Latvia

Yesterday, 15:21

Local vs imported produce battle in shops continues

Yesterday, 14:38

How much sporty employment is there in Latvia?

Yesterday, 10:21

New translation recounts another chapter of Latvia's Jewish history

Yesterday, 9:28

Three Festivals for the Weekend

Yesterday, 8:36

Food parcel machine idea picks up in Latvia

Yesterday, 7:45

Latvian Olympics athletes guide: Part 2

July 25, 14:42

Latvian Olympics athletes guide: Part 1

July 24, 20:06

Latvian children's literature awards handed out

Yesterday, 10:08

Hard graft: Latvians work an average of 37 years

July 25, 14:49

Building materials cheaper in June but labor costs still rising in Latvia

July 25, 14:30

Stiga Group posts 2023 results

July 25, 13:23

Biggest taxpayers in Latvia named

July 25, 10:53

Major roadworks ahead on Ventspils Highway

July 25, 9:18

Tax revenue slightly lagging this year in Latvia

July 25, 7:53

"Amber Latvijas balzams" owner declared "extremist" in Russia

July 24, 20:57

Sanctions against Russia are working, insist European Finance Ministers

July 23, 12:29

Would it be wise to raise VAT from 21% to 22%?

July 22, 14:21

Latvia's oddest museums: RSU Anatomy Museum, Rīga

July 17, 12:21

Latvian police drone spies from the skies on dangerous drivers

July 16, 13:23

July 14, 12:20

How Zombïfests keeps metal in Cēsis alive

July 10, 12:39

Latvian security service offers insight on Russia's 'ideologization'

July 10, 10:53

Classic flavors, healthier options – Latvia's potato chip preferences revealed

July 4, 19:58

Baltic, Ukrainian public media sign cooperation memorandum

Yesterday, 8:53

Monday in Latvia could bring storm

July 24, 10:02

Change in weather expected starting Sunday in Latvia

July 22, 6:28

Weather will remain warm this week in Latvia

July 19, 8:46

No significant weather changes ahead in Latvia

July 17, 8:26

Weekend will be slightly cooler and rainier in Latvia

July 15, 7:20

Photos: Olaine hit by storm over weekend

July 15, 7:13

Hot week with some rain expected in Latvia

July 12, 9:32

Stormy Saturday and sunny Sunday ahead in Latvia

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Food parcel machine idea picks up in Latvia

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Barring Ždanoka as a political candidate in Latvia was fine, rules ECHR

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