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Situation with increased energy prices could stabilize within months - Kazaks
  • 2026-03-20
  • LETA/TBT Staff

RIGA - The situation with increased energy prices could stabilize within several months, Bank of Latvia Governor Martins Kazaks said in an interview with TV3 on Friday. The Latvian government, therefore, needs to think about how to mitigate the impact of pri...

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If shipping is restored, impact of conflict in Middle East on global economy will be minimal - Purgailis
If shipping is restored, impact of conflict in Middle East on global economy will be minimal - Purgailis
Mobile phones will be banned in schools up to Grade 9
Mobile phones will be banned in schools up to Grade 9
Number of particularly serious crimes increased by 19% last year
Number of particularly serious crimes increased by 19% last year
50% of survey respondents believe an offshore wind park will have a positive impact on Latvia’s economy
50% of survey respondents believe an offshore wind park will have a positive impact on Latvia’s economy
Latvian filmmaker Janis Streics dies at age 89
Latvian filmmaker Janis Streics dies at age 89
Foreign Ministry coordinates with EU partners on assistance for travelers in Middle East region
Foreign Ministry coordinates with EU partners on assistance for travelers in Middle East region
EU startup policy discussion comes to Riga with Startup Commissioner’s first visit to Latvia for TechChill 2026
EU startup policy discussion comes to Riga with Startup Commissioner’s first visit to Latvia for TechChill 2026
Education and Science Ministry urges universities to strengthen their responsibility in admitting foreign students
Education and Science Ministry urges universities to strengthen their responsibility in admitting foreign students
Latvia has gone from being a risky financial environment to becoming an internationally recognized standard in fight against money laundering - Justice Ministry
Latvia has gone from being a risky financial environment to becoming an internationally recognized standard in fight against money laundering - Justice Ministry
Baltic Energy Ministers Convene in Riga to Strengthen Regional Security and Sustainability
Baltic Energy Ministers Convene in Riga to Strengthen Regional Security and Sustainability
Baltic states should not panic about a possible Russian invasion - Latvian ambassador to Ukraine
Baltic states should not panic about a possible Russian invasion - Latvian ambassador to Ukraine
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