Military cooperation between the Baltic States played an important role in preparing them for NATO membership. Western countries have also made a great contribution to the…
Posts published in Day: December 16, 2024
Weather week for Latvia looks wet and warmish
Monday, December 16, 2024Unstable and changeable weather in Latvia will continue to prevail in Latvia until the end of the year, according to forecasts. Short periods of light frost…
Illegal tobacco factory busted by Latvian police and border guard
Monday, December 16, 2024The State Police, in cooperation with the State Border Guard, arrested 32 people on suspicion of illegal tobacco production in a large-scale operation last week,…
Can Latvia’s public sector be modernized?
Monday, December 16, 2024Latvia’s status as the poorest of the three Baltic states has caused much (but perhaps not enough?) soul searching among Latvia’s political elite. Every politician,…
Ukraine asks for different types of drones from Latvia-led ‘drone coalition’
Monday, December 16, 2024As prevously reported, Latvia is the co-leader – along with the United Kingdom – of a ‘drone coalition’ that has already sent more than 2,800 drones worth approximately…
Bank superprofits tax to be introduced as of next year in Latvia
Monday, December 16, 2024Credit institutions and their branches in Latvia will have to pay a solidarity contribution – 60% of the excess profits – over the next 3…
Rīga Airport boasts pre-pandemic passenger numbers
Monday, December 16, 2024November 2024 has become the first month when the number of passengers handled at Riga Airport has reached the pre-pandemic level, Riga Airport said on…