Europe Latvia Fraud attempts are posing an increasing challenge to Latvian residents; a survey by Luminor Bank with the research agency Norstat reveals telephone fraud was the most common type of fraud encountered, with 71% of residents reporting such incidents
Europe Latvia Excitement in the fuel pellet market in recent weeks has led stores to set limits on the purchase of pellets per person, said Latvian Radio; the association representing the industry says the market is calming down and will stabilize in a month
Europe Latvia To strengthen defence industry cooperation in the Baltic and Nordic region, Latvian ammunition manufacturer Ammunity has signed a letter of intent with Mesko, one of Poland’s largest and most strategically important defence companies
Europe Latvia On 4 May 1990 Latvia proclaimed its independence from the USSR and the restoration of the Republic of Latvia; in recent years a new tradition has taking root: friends and families get together around a white tablecloth to share memories and hopes
Europe Latvia Taxi protests scheduled simultaneously in Rīga, Daugavpils and Jelgava on Monday 13 April will block traffic in these cities; the organisations representing the industry. explained government has failed to take real steps to curb the monopoly of “Bolt”