Latvia is not unique in Europe by setting ambitious goals for its energy independence and the production of environmentally friendly energy. Many countries have done that. However, Latvia is one of…
On 6 March 2018, the Government approved the Regulations Regarding Commercial Carriage of Passengers on Cars providing for the introduction of a ridesharing regulation in Latvia in accordance with…
SIA “Latvijas Nacionālais akreditācijas birojs” (Latvian National Accreditation Bureau) was transformed into a state agency, which fulfils functions of the national accreditation body as of 1 March…
“Latvia and South Korea have taken an important step in strengthening bilateral economic relations and confirmed their interest in active cooperation,” the Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of…
The shortage of highly qualified specialists, which is currently experienced by a number of companies, particularly in manufacturing and ICT sectors, is hindering Latvia’s economic growth, growth in…
On 1 January 2018, the new financing model for the mandatory procurement component (MPC) entered into force, and in February energy-efficient companies received their first electricity bills with a…
“The work launched last year on a representation of Latvian startups in the Silicon Valley is over and a strategic and professional representation in the global startup networking site and the…
“The measures implemented in 2017 to improve the business environment will make it more attractive to domestic and foreign investors, and will significantly facilitate day-to-day work of…
“The priorities of the Ministry of Economy in 2018 are higher wages for workers and support for the Latvian industry. In the year of the Latvia’s centennial anniversary, all citizens of Latvia must…
Growth of the Latvian economy was considerably faster in 2017 than in the previous years. The gross domestic product (GDP) grew by 4.5% in 2017. The acceleration of growth in 2017 was fostered by the…
