Three for the Weekend: Porta, Patriotic Walk, Belts. The Month of Patriots has begun in Latvia. What will it be this weekend?
The Month of Patriots has begun in Latvia. What will it be this weekend?...
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Fuel prices up 34% on year in Latvia. Data published by Central Statistical Bureau on November 5 show that, compared with October 2025, the average level of consumer prices for fuels for transport in October 2026 was 34.5 % higher. Diesel prices increased by 38.1 %, petrol prices by
Data published by Central Statistical Bureau on November 5 show that, compared with October 2025, the average level of consumer prices for fuels for transport in October 2026 was 34.5 % higher. Diesel prices increased by 38.1 %, petrol prices by...
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Rīga to look for budget savings for next year. Next year, Riga will have to contribute 24 million euros more to the municipal equalisation fund than this year, so Riga City Council will be looking for ways to make savings, as confirmed by Riga’s Deputy Mayor Vilnis Ķirsis (New Unity) on the
Next year, Riga will have to contribute 24 million euros more to the municipal equalisation fund than this year, so Riga City Council will be looking for ways to make savings, as confirmed by Riga’s Deputy Mayor Vilnis Ķirsis (New Unity) on the
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Experts ponder why some foods are expensive in Latvia. Why are oils and fats in Latvia the second most expensive in the European Union (EU), after Switzerland? This was one of the issues discussed by economists, industry representatives and experts at a debate organised by the Competition Council (KP) on
Why are oils and fats in Latvia the second most expensive in the European Union (EU), after Switzerland? This was one of the issues discussed by economists, industry representatives and experts at a debate organised by the Competition Council (KP) on
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Smiltene decides to lock doors of gambling halls. Gambling venues that have been operating in Smiltene for more than 20 years could disappear from the town by 2031. Following the district council’s decision to close two gambling halls, the law stipulates that they will have to cease operations in
Gambling venues that have been operating in Smiltene for more than 20 years could disappear from the town by 2031. Following the district council’s decision to close two gambling halls, the law stipulates that they will have to cease operations in
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Industrial output slightly up on year in Latvia. Central Statistical Bureau calendar-adjusted data at constant prices, published November 4, show that in September 2026 industrial production output increased by 2.6 % year on year.
Central Statistical Bureau calendar-adjusted data at constant prices, published November 4, show that in September 2026 industrial production output increased by 2.6 % year on year.
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Latvia approved for EUR 500m payment by European Commission. On Wednesday, 4th November, Latvia received the green light from the European Commission (EC) for the fifth and final payment request of EUR 503.7 million from the Recovery Fund (RF), the Latvian Finance Ministry confirmed.
On Wednesday, 4th November, Latvia received the green light from the European Commission (EC) for the fifth and final payment request of EUR 503.7 million from the Recovery Fund (RF), the Latvian Finance Ministry confirmed.
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Latvian hockey teams will still not play against Russia. The governing body for ice hockey in Latvia said on November 3rd that Latvian teams will not play against Russia, despite attempts by Russia to force its way back into International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) competitions.
The governing body for ice hockey in Latvia said on November 3rd that Latvian teams will not play against Russia, despite attempts by Russia to force its way back into International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) competitions.
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