On April 12, 2018, the Saeima endorsed the amendments to the Law On Aid for the Activities of Start-up Companies, which will further accelerate the development of start-ups in Latvia allowing to…
The European Commission (EC) study Latvian Research Funding System. Final Report recognized the importance of EU funds program and thus the contribution of EU funding to the development of innovation…
On April 10, 2018, the Cabinet of Ministers approved the Seventh Progress Report on the implementation of the Latvian National Reform Program (Progress Report). It is prepared annually and submitted…
In order to ensure an effective use and cost predictability of the state aid covered by all end consumers of electricity, and to prevent dishonest behaviour in the application of mandatory…
On April 3, 2018, it has been a year since the natural gas market in Latvia has been open for free competition. “Looking at the development of the Latvian natural gas market in the first year, I…
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…
