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Corruption has driven honest investors away and damaged the Latvian economy, making the cleaning up of illicit bank activity a top priority for a new ...

RIGA - Latvia is interested in active political dialogue with Indonesia and wants to promote economic exchange between the two countries, Latvian Foreign ...

(Want to get this briefing by email? Here's the sign-up.) Good morning. We're covering Theresa May's denunciation of divisiveness, a cyberattack in Bulgaria and ...

US newspaper New York Times has published an article detailing problems with Latvia's finance system, admitting that stakes are especially high in the fight ...

Compared to May, the level of producer prices in Latvian industry rose by 0.4 % in June 2019. Prices of products sold on the domestic market grew by 1.5 %, but ...

To improve accessibility of healthcare services outside of Riga, it is planned to expand the range of medical specialists who are eligible for financial support ...

In Q1 2019, the general government budget deficit ratio to GDP in Latvia was higher than the average across the EU, according to data published by Eurostat.

A procurement process has been announced for public transport services in Latvia for 2021-2030, as confirmed by Road Transport Directorate.

Iranian authorities have forbidden communication with the Latvian national detained during the seizure of a British oil tanker Stena Impero on Friday July 19, ...

The 26th EUROfusion General Assembly will be taking place in Riga this week 17th – 18th July. The heads of EUROfusion science project and participants from ...

The Latvian incumbent Tet, formerly known as Lattelecom, has posted a turnover of €105 million for the first six months of this year. This, according to the ...

Orlik Aerobatic Team performs during the international air show Wings Over Baltics 2019 at Jurmala Airport in Tukums, Latvia, on July 20, 2019. As one of the ...

Latvia's Cabinet of Ministers has decided to support Economy Ministry's proposal to cover state support costs for energy production solely from the state budget ...

In May 2019, pork prices in Latvia increased 10.5% when compared to April and were 33.1% higher when compared to May 2018, according to data compiled ...

In June 2019 inflation in Latvia was higher than the average in the European Union and Eurozone, according to data published by Eurostat.

Latvianness is intended for everyone, said Latvia's President Egils Levits in an interview to public broadcaster LNT programme 900 seconds in regards to ways ...

In the first half-year of 2019, Latvia's Competition Council organized six warnings to ten businesses and five private persons for possible involvement in cartels.

Latvia's financial watchdog has fined Rigensis Bank, the Baltic country's 11th biggest bank by assets, 1 million euros ($1.1 million) for lax anti-money laundering ...

Compared to the same period of 2018, registration rate of new light-weight vehicles in Latvia has increased 4.6% in January-June period of 2019. Latvia is ...

Next year's welfare priorities in Latvia will require additional funding of EUR 54 million, says Welfare Minister Ramona Petravica.

RIGA - According to the Foreign Ministry, one Latvian national is on the British tanker seized by Iran. The ministry s...

This week, rain will be observed in at least one of Latvia's regions. Nevertheless, warmer masses of air will also flow into the country, making air temperature ...

RIGA, July 19 (Xinhua) -- Latvia's leading mobile operators launched their 5G services this week, with Latvijas Mobilais Telefons (LMT) unveiling its 5G network ...

Besix and Sia Rere Buve to design and build the Rail Baltica Central Station in Riga, Latvia.

In the event of crisis situations NATO forces will be able to deploy in Latvia from beyond its border, as provided by amendments to the Latvian State Border Law ...

A few more ideas for things to do in this green and pleasant land this weekend.

Latvian Foreign Minister Edgars Rinkevics said he supported Indonesias candidacy in many international organizations, including the United Nations Human ...

On Monday, 8 July, Egils Levits offered a solemn vow and officially became President of the Republic of Latvia. Following congratulations in the Saeima, the new ...

On Friday, 28 June, weather in Latvia will be dictated by the western portion of a cyclone. There will be clouds and short-term rain, as reported by Latvia's ...

One of the darkest periods in Latvia's history was commemorated July 4 at an annual ceremony held at the site of one of pre-war Riga's synagogues.

Saeima deputies who initiated the investigation if there are reasons the justify dismissal of Prosecutor General Eriks Kalnmeiers have been asked to clarify their ...

On Monday, 8 July, Egils Levits gave his solemn vow and officially became president of the Republic of Latvia.

In the next five years, one-third of Latvian citizens who now live in Britain plan to apply for British citizenship, according to a survey performed by researchers of ...

Since 2006, when the foundation was set for the mandatory procurement component system, MPC businessmen have donated to political parties EUR 1 333 ...

In May 2019, Latvia's unemployment level was 6.4%, which is higher than the average in the EU, according to data published by Eurostat on 1 July.

The new price list for paid services of Latvia's National Library includes 13 new services; certain prices have been either increased or reduced. Services ...

Shadow of doubt over fraud worth five million euros. Career twists with Lembergs' approval. Secret peace treaty following Uldis Augulis' entry to Transport ...

Riga, a city that has in the past seen its fair share of drama. It only takes a short visit to the Museum of the Occupation, based in the central region, to gain an ...

Since June 2018, when the Taxi Drivers Register was adopted, nearly 6 000 drivers have registered with it, whereas more than 100 drivers have been excluded ...

A hard Brexit could be made more likely because European Union leaders have failed to grasp the hardening of opinion in Britain, Latvia's foreign minister has ...

The European Commission has given its full approval to a railway electrification project launched by SJSC Latvijas Dzelzcelš (Latvian Railways). After lowering ...

Latvia supports Indonesia's candidacy as a United Nation Human Rights Council member from 2020 to 2022, Latvian Foreign Minister Edgars Rinkvis ...

Introduction—Nordic and Baltic Governments Seek Common Positions for Relations with China. On April 1, 2019, a meeting was held between the foreign ...

RIGA - On Wednesday, continuing his working visit to Vietnam, Latvian Foreign Minister Edgars Rinkevics met with the Minister of Education and T...

Several cyclones will pass through Latvia this week, bringing precipitation and strong wind with them. Weather in Latvia on Monday, 1 July, will be warm.

Saudi Arabia will take on Northern European opposition in the form of Latvia in the the UEFA ASSIST U15 International Tournament being held in Addu City, ...

Industrial production output in Latvia in May 2019 when compared to the same period of 2018 has increased 1.7%, which is a more rapid growth rate than the ...

RIGA, July 18 (Xinhua) -- The European Union's (EU) chief negotiator in talks on the United Kingdom's withdrawal from the EU, Michel Barnier, arrived in Riga ...

At the end of the week, the sky in Latvia will be covered in rain clouds – many areas will experience rainfall, including heavy rainfall in some areas.

Education and Science Ministry has uncovered multiple violations committed in the recent election of the rector for the University of Latvia. It is likely that the ...

Latvia is reported to have the third highest growth rate in the European Union, growing by 17.7 percentage points in the rating, according to outlooks of Europe's ...

In May 2019, the foreign trade turnover of Latvia amounted to EUR 2.5 billion, which at current prices was 3.5 % more than in May 2017, of which the exports ...

Kazakhstan's President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev on July 19 signed decrees transforming and re-organizing several of the country's diplomatic missions and one ...

Investment company Hermitage Capital Management co-founder and manager Bill Browder accuses Latvia's authorities of inaction in prevention of laundering ...

Although since 2005 there have been adopted to ensure Latvia has a sufficient number of doctors with appropriate qualifications, the State Audit found in an ...

BANGKOK—Aaliyah Edwards was just shy of a double-double with a game-high 15 points and nine rebounds, but Canada lost 65-54 to Latvia on Saturday to ...

The highest proportion of tax debtors in Latvia is found in furniture manufacture and public catering sectors, according to a study performed by Lursoft.

RIGA - Latvia has been able to agree to an extension in the introduction of the recommendations from the Council of Europe's Committee of ...

From July 17, the YouTube Music streaming *service* is available in Latvia, Youtube communications consultant Linda Vitola told the press.

RIGA - The annual Sea Festival (in some places known as Fishermen's Festival) takes place in most coastal towns and villages throughout Latvia this weekend, ...

Latvia's Welfare Minister Ramona Petravica is unpleasantly surprised with institutions' and municipalities' opposition towards orphaned children ending up in a ...

RIGA (Reuters) - A corruption case against Latvian central bank governor Ilmars Rimsevics has been handed to a court for consideration, the Latvian ...

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ph?m Bình Minh and Latvian Foreign Minister Edgars Rinkevics discussed measures to promote relations between ...

Resolving the public media crisis will make funding a non-issue, said Latvia's President Egils Levits in an interview to public broadcaster LTV Rita panorama ...

Amélie de Montchalin, Minister of State for European Affairs, attached to the Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, is visiting Riga on June 27.

This year's first African swine fever infection for domestic pigs has been registered in Latvia. The illness was uncovered in an enclosure in Durbe Parish, Vecpils ...

On 12 of July 2019, SIA Merks, part of AS Merko Ehitus group, has entered into the construction contract with SIA “LMH” for the International College construction ...

Latvia's population shrank at a faster rate than in any other European Union member state in 2018, according to data published by Eurostat July 10.

RIGA, June 27 (Xinhua) -- Latvia's Prosecutor General Eriks Kalnmeiers is facing an inquiry that may lead to his removal from office, a statement released by the ...

RIGA (Reuters) – The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Friday urged Latvia to maintain momentum in its fight against money-laundering as the Baltic nation ...

26-28 July in Estonia and 2-4 August in Latvia will see over 30 park and garden owners open their gates to garden enthusiasts and travellers as part of the first ...

RIGA - Earlier this week in Toronto, the Latvian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Edgars Rinkevics, with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Canada, Chrystia Freeland, ...

At Magnetic Latvia's annual conference Deep Tech Atelier, showcasing in Riga some ground-breaking start-ups in full swing, there was this very business-acting ...

You'll be surprised and—from an investment viewpoint—delighted to learn what extraordinary opportunities there are in Latvia, a small, formerly communist ...

NDO/VNA – Chairwoman of the National Assembly Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan suggested the Vietnamese and Latvian legislatures increase the exchange of all-level ...

There is enormous development ahead of Latvia's National Armed Forces in the next decade, said NAF Commander Leonids Kalninš in an interview to public ...

Latvia's Prime Minister Krišjanis Karinš is not prepared to increase budget deficit to satisfy growing budget requests from ministries. The prime minister says ...

EU investing nearly €320 million in electrification of rail across Latvia, but do we need to ask why only 14 per cent of the railway will be electrified?

GB Women began their 2019 FIBA's EuroBasket Women campaign with a victory against the hosts Latvia 74-60 this evening.

We travelled to Riga, Latvia to see for ourselves whether the country has moved on and recovered from its difficult Soviet past.

The first week of Estonia's new rates of excise duty on alcohol, slashed 25% with effect from July 1, is now passing without hints of an escalating tax war between ...

After a U.S. money-laundering probe rocked Latvia's economy, sending one of its largest banks belly up, the Baltic nation's U.S.-born leader is trying to convince ...

On Monday, 8 July, Corruption Prevention and Combating Bureau (KNAB) detained three people for accepting a bribe of EUR 20 000. Among those people is ...

The work performed by Latvia's Competition Council in preventing cartel activity is the third most active among all jurisdictions in European Economic Area.

Latvia's Prime Minister Krišjanis Karinš intends to wait until the end of the week for explanations from Economy Minister Ralfs Nemiro in regards to the minister's ...

RIGA - Tonight, people in Latvia will be celebrating the traditional Ligo midsummer festivity, or Janu (St. John's) Night, singing folksongs, making flower wreaths ...

That China is one of the driving forces of the global economy has been a well-known fact for decades, despite the experience of existing cooperation and the ...

In 2018, forests occupied 3.04 million hectares (ha) or 52% of Latvian land, according to the State Forest *Service*, reported LSM's Latvian *service* on July 9.

After a goalless draw in Oriel Park, it is all to play for in Riga as Dundalk look to advance to the next stage of the Champions League qualifying stage. Follow all ...

Latvia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said July 11 it had summoned a Russian diplomat to express disapproval of recent comments he made.

Latvia's government has approved state budget long-term commitment of EUR 255 888 753 to finance railway passenger transport company AS Pasažieru ...

A government institution has found violations in the election of the new University of Latvia rector, but the government vote of instating Indrikis Muižnieks in his ...

More than 2000 choristers and dancers from Latvia and the rest of the world gathered at the XV Latvian Song and Dance Festival in Canada, according to the ...

Fiscal Discipline Council expects Latvia's economy to drop slightly in the coming years. For 2020, the expected drop is -0.2 percentage points and -0.1 ...

Compared to May 2018, manufacturing output grew by 1.7 % in May 2019. Output rise was also recorded in electricity and gas supply, while in mining and ...

The State Environmental Bureau has completed assessment of environmental impact of company Eolus' project to build wind parks Dobele and Pienava, and ...

Latvian officials are making a new National Development Plan (NAP) for 2021-2027, reported LSM's Latvian *service* on June 30. The plan includes six ...

Compared to April, the level of construction costs in Latvia grew by 0.6 % in May 2019. Labour remuneration of workers increased by 1.7 %, prices of building ...

A small piece of Baltic history returned to Latvian shores June 26 when an inscribed piece of amber, originally given by Latvian Prime Minister and later ...

The year 2018 saw four million euros from the state budget being invested into the renovation of Latvia's churches. The majority of investments were one-off ...