The European Commission has published today the results of a Eurobarometer survey on urban public transport. According to the survey 69% of EU citizens are satisfied with public transportation, although the numbers vary widely across the EU, ranging from 88% … Read More
At the beginning of 2014 the number of population in Latvia comprised 2 million 1468, a drop of 22.4 thousand persons compared to the previous year. Compared to 1.03 % in 2012, the population decrease in 2013 comprised 1.10%. Of … Read More
The tourist guidebook publisher “Lonely Planet”, in its latest e-book about Europe’s top secret travel destinations, has included scenic Sigulda, and Latvian sauna traditions, informs LETA. The publication says: “With its momentous history, cutting-edge culture, and breathtaking landscapes,” the European … Read More
Compared to 2012, public evaluation of various factors that influence starting a business, has improved this year, according to a survey carried out by Swedbank Business Network, cites LETA. The number of those who believe that the economic situation is … Read More
Almost every fourth (24 percent of all foreign students) foreign student has mentioned, as one of the main reasons for dissatisfaction with higher learning in Latvia, Latvian society’s negative attitude and discrimination, head of the project “Latvian Students Unity Promotion … Read More
Lithuania’s underground tobacco product market amounts to approximately LTL 300 million (EUR 87 million), informs LETA/ELTA, referring to Lietuvos rytas. Lithuania is a transit country and its role is significant when solving the issue of illegal tobacco product trade in … Read More
Norway has recognized Latvian citizens’ eID cards as valid travel documents, as the Foreign Affairs Ministry informed LETA. Therefore, Latvian citizens can enter the Kingdom of Norway with personal identity cards (eID cards) issued in Latvia. According to information provided … Read More
In April, 1,745 newborns were registered in Latvia, this year - 6,813 in total, which is 283 newborns more than last year, according to data from the Central Statistics Bureau (CSB). During the past three years, the birthrate has kept … Read More
In order to strengthen Latvia’ security, the development of the Home Guard must continue, Riga Mayor Nils Usakovs (Harmony Center) believes, reports LETA. In an interview on Latvian television show “900 sekundes” on May 19, Usakovs said that, given Latvia’s … Read More
A rather large volume of lat coins remains in possession of Latvian residents. A total of 354 million lat coins (815 tons) remain unexchanged for euro in Latvia. More than half of the aforementioned 815 are ‘black’ coins – with … Read More
The 126th Cavalry Regiment of the Michigan Army National Guard sent its unmanned aerial vehicle platoon to Latvia on May 7, information provided by “Sargs.lv” indicates. The unit, lead by Captain Adam Wurth, will remain in Latvia for two months … Read More
Welfare Ministry has turned to the police, asking to investigate information that was recently picked up by mass media about foreigners paying large amounts of money to adopt Latvian children, as admitted by WM Child and Family Policy Department representative … Read More
The efforts of various pro-Russian organizations to use Latvia’s minorities as an instrument to achieve Russia’s geo-political interests have failed, as their provocative activities have not gained support from the Latvian public, the Latvian Security Police points out. The activities … Read More
A newly formed Russian army helicopter brigade began training flights in the Pskov region, which borders both Estonia and Latvia. The maneuvers involve dozens of Mi-28N Night Hunter and Ka-52 Alligator attack helicopters, as well as Mi-8MTV-5 and Mi-26T combat … Read More
The Canadian mining company “Ginguro Exploration Inc.” and the government of Latvia have signed a letter of intent on exploration for natural resource in Kurzeme Province that may pave the way for the development of mining industry in Latvia. “Ginguro” … Read More
In the event of military threat, Latvia would be abandoned by nearly a fifth of the country’s population, but every third person in Latgale would do the same, according to an SKDS survey commissioned by the news portal “Delfi”. 55.4 … Read More
It is planned to form a special ‘European movement for Russians’ in Latvia. The goal of this undertaking is to show Russian President Vladimir Putin that there are pro-European Russians living in Latvia, and that these Russians do not need … Read More
Russia will definitely react to the arrival of U.S. troops in the Baltic region. This fact will be used in Kremlin’s information war against Latvia and NATO, predicts politologist Kārlis Daukšts. The arrival of a small group of U.S. soldiers … Read More
The decision to step up presence in the Baltic states shows the United States’ responsible view of the threats to the security of the Baltic region, Lithuania’s President Dalia Grybauskaitė says. “By sending specific assistance and reinforcing its forces in the Baltic … Read More
Representatives of Latvian ruling government forces approve of the initiative for all three Baltic States to form a Russian television channel in the region. Latvian Prime Minister Laimdota Straujuma admits that she supports this initiative. However, no specific offer has … Read More
