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RIX Technologies loses contract; LMT, Tet and LVM could be tasked with developing election IT systems

2026-04-21
LETA/TBT Staff

RIGA - The Smart Administration and Regional Development Ministry (VARAM) has terminated its contract with the election platform developer RIX Technologies and instead proposes entrusting the development of election IT systems to the state-owned companies Latvijas Mobilais Tel...

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RIX Technologies loses contract; LMT, Tet and LVM could be tasked with developing election IT systems

First Latvian State-Owned Company 'LAU Infra Grupa' Plans to Conduct an IPO This Year

Most employees in Latvia not quite satisfied with their jobs, but only some willing to learn something new - survey

First Latvian State-Owned Company 'LAU Infra Grupa' Plans to Conduct an IPO This Year

Most employees in Latvia not quite satisfied with their jobs, but only some willing to learn something new - survey

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Latvians are most likely to dye eggs and relax at home during Easter

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President promulgates law on limiting sharp rise in fuel prices

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Situation with increased energy prices could stabilize within months - Kazaks

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