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Latvian ministries submit planned budget savings
LSM
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July 1, 2025
According to estimates by the Ministry of Finance (FM), this could reduce public sector spending by €150 million in 2026. The assessment of the proposals submitted will continue until the government meeting on 19 August. Ministries have prepared...
Latvia: Economic sentiment hits highest reading since February 2022 in June
FocusEconomics
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June 30, 2025
Latest reading: Economic sentiment rose to 99.1 in June from May’s 98.6. June’s result marked the best reading since February 2022. However, the index remained below the long-term average of 100, pointing to a muted near-term outlook for the...
Manufacturing industry showed improving business environment in June
LSM
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June 30, 2025
In general, atypically high values in the sector also remained in construction. At the same time business environment in June has slightly worsened inthe retail trade and services sector. To view this resource, we need your consent to the use of...
Latvia signs deal for 42 HUNTER fighting vehicles
Defence Blog
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June 30, 2025
The Latvian Ministry of Defense has signed a contract for 42 additional HUNTER infantry fighting vehicles, reinforcing the country’s partnership with General Dynamics European Land Systems (GDELS). The €387 million ($453 million) agreement,...
Latvia's hospitality sector concerned about shadow economy
LSM
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June 30, 2025
When you open the Booking.com website, you can see information about more than 100 hotels in Rīga, which have to compete with 1,183 rental apartments. Andris Kalniņš, president of the Latvian Hotel and Restaurant Association, said that most...
Construction costs up 0.2% on month in Latvia
LSM
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June 30, 2025
In May 2025, compared to May 2024, labour remuneration of workers rose by 5.3 %, maintenance and operational costs of machinery and equipment by 1.8 %, while prices of building materials reduced by 0.6 %. To view this resource, we need your...
Planned heating costs for Rīga too high, says Economics Minister
LSM
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June 30, 2025
In autumn, heating costs in Rīga could increase by approximately 22%, according to JSC Rīga Heat (‘Rīgas siltums’). The company has submitted the new heating tariff project to the Public Utilities Commission (SPRK) for review. Valainis said that...
Roadworks on Rīga bypass begin on Monday
LSM
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June 30, 2025
Traffic is being regulated by traffic lights, and the speed limit is 30 km/h. Traffic will be slowed down, and work will continue until the end of August. Various construction works are taking place on 71 sections of the national road network,...
Excessive heating prices threaten Riga residents – Minister demands revisions
Baltic News Network
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June 30, 2025
The Ministry of Economics (MoE) has requested that AS Rīgas siltums review its planned increase in the district heating tariff, Minister of Economics Viktors Valainis (Union of Greens and Farmers) stated in an interview with Latvian Television’s...
WEF Report: Nigeria Leads African Nations in 2025 Energy Transition Index, Ranks 61st Globally
Arise News
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June 30, 2025
As Nigeria continues to search for avenues to raise $2 trillion for its carbon reduction efforts between now and 2060, the country has emerged as Africa’s top performer in energy transition for 2025. According to the latest global rankings...
Report: Amid Search for $2tn, Nigeria Emerges Top in Africa’s Energy Transition Efforts
This Day
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June 30, 2025
Emmanuel Addeh in Abuja As Nigeria continues to search for avenues to raise $2 trillion for its carbon reduction efforts between now and 2060, the country has emerged as Africa’s top performer in energy transition for 2025. According to the latest...
Lithuania, Latvia & Estonia Officially Submit Withdrawal Notices From Ottawa Convention To United Nations
Free Press Journal
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June 29, 2025
Vilinus: Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia have officially submitted their withdrawal notices from the Ottawa Convention to the United Nations Secretary-General. About The Decision The three Baltic nations cited evolving national security needs as the...
Latvia Boosts Coastal Response Capability With New Aviation Funding
MENAFN
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June 27, 2025
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 27. The Latvian Cabinet of Ministers has approved the Ministry of Defense's proposal to allocate €100,000 in co-financing to Aviasabiedrība“Liepāja” Ltd. (Liepāja International Airport)to...
Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia notify UN of withdrawal from mine ban treaty
Xinhua News Agency
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VILNIUS, June 28 (Xinhua) -- Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia officially submitted their withdrawal notices from the Ottawa Convention to the United Nations Secretary-General on Friday. The three Baltic nations cited evolving national security needs...
Latvian potatoes doing poorly after prolonged rains
LSM
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June 27, 2025
A vegetable farmer in the Rēzekne area warns that consumers will also feel the effects of this year's poor harvest. There are fields where puddles still stand, but even in fields where water is no longer visible, the damage continues. The ground...
Facing Moscow, Poland to Produce 5X More Shells in Push for Defense Autonomy
Kyiv Post
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June 30, 2025
Poland is set to drastically increase its domestic production of howitzer ammunition in response to the growing Russian threat and its own strategic vulnerabilities, according to Poland’s state assets minister, Jakub Jaworowski. State-controlled...
Latvian pensioners unite to recover OIK payments – applications open until October
Baltic News Network
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June 26, 2025
The Latvian Pensioners’ Federation (LPF) has signed a cooperation agreement with the legal association Tiesiskums.lv to help Latvian pensioners recover unlawfully collected mandatory electricity procurement component (OIK) payments. According to...
Why Electric Go-Karting in Riga Should Be on Your Bucket List: 8 Reasons You Shouldn’t Miss It
The Baltic Review
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June 27, 2025
Riga is full of surprises. From its charming Old Town to its vibrant nightlife, it offers something for every traveler. But if you’re looking to add excitement, speed, and a healthy dose of adrenaline to your itinerary, there’s one experience that...
An Ottawa co-production deal with Ukraine for military equipment under "active consideration"
Canada's National Observer
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June 27, 2025
Ottawa is considering whether to follow in the footsteps of several European nations by forging a new defence co-production deal with Ukraine for military equipment, Defence Minister David McGuinty said Thursday. McGuinty said the idea is under...
Transgender and nonbinary Latvians face a struggle for recognition
LSM
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June 27, 2025
Eren, who declined to provide his last name due to safety concerns, came to Latvia in 2020 to be with his husband after getting married in Russia, where his gender on official documents was listed as female. There, Eren was completely unable to...