Latvia

Wheelchair users of the Latvian railway operator must now request a ride only 24 hours in advance instead of three days as before, a small improvement in the face of the difficulties still present for people with disabilities

The average gross hourly wage of women is 16,5% lower than that of men in 2023, according to estimates by the Central Statistical Office of Latvia

The Latvian Postal Board has announced an open competition for the positions of chairman and board member, with applications open until 5 July

Latvians have the longest working hours in the Baltic States: while the EU average is 36,1 hours per week, Latvians work 38,4, according to Eurostat data

Thousands of teachers gathered on a picket line organised by the Latvian Education and Science Workers' Union in front of the government building out of dissatisfaction with the Ministry's proposal to balance teacher workloads

The Great Guild of Rīga will undergo major changes within two years: finally the deadline for the reconstruction of the Great Guild concert hall has been clearly marked, after renovation was postponed several times

The draft 'Law on Crypto-asset Services', which will designate the Bank of Latvia as the competent supervisory authority for issuing operating licences to crypto-asset market participants, is being examined by the government

A proposal by Ministry of Health and medical experts to ban the sale of alcohol on the Internet failed to win; deputies agreed on a compromise that rules out impulse buying of alcoholic beverages on the Internet

"Exit Rīga" mobile application provides access to tourist information on attractions and services in municipalities, such as active leisure offerings, natural values, educational excursions, dining venues, accommodation and event venues in Riga region

At least a thousand candy wrappers made in Latvia and other parts of the world have been collected in a dedication collection by Arnita Ķerubine; she believes it is history from a different perspective

After the attack on the Occupation Museum, plans are being made to speed up the creation of a comprehensive video surveillance network throughout Latvia; the Interior Minister will have a month to identify what is already in place and what can be used

The definition of maximum permitted teaching hours is considered by Minister of Education as a possible solution to teacher overload; one third of teachers, 34%, carry more workload than the 36 hours provided for by the contract