Europe Latvia Latvian full-service aircraft leasing company SmartLynx Airlines has ceased operations; in a statement to the media the company said the decision was made after assessing financial position and long-term operating prospects
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”