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Most employees in Latvia not quite satisfied with their jobs, but only some willing to learn something new - survey
  • 2026-04-17
  • LETA/TBT Staff

RIGA - A large part of Latvia's employed population are not fully satisfied their current jobs, but only some of them are ready to take action to change the situation by learning new professions, LETA was told at the State Education Development Agency (VIAA). ...

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LMT Group’s traffic monitoring solution drives 66% reduction in red-light violations in Riga
LMT Group’s traffic monitoring solution drives 66% reduction in red-light violations in Riga
Latvians are most likely to dye eggs and relax at home during Easter
Latvians are most likely to dye eggs and relax at home during Easter
Decision on new loan for airBaltic does not win support of Saeima Budget Committee
Decision on new loan for airBaltic does not win support of Saeima Budget Committee
Latvia’s Capital Market Activity Barometer 2025 Highlights Asymmetric Development: Strong in Bonds, Lagging in Equities
Latvia’s Capital Market Activity Barometer 2025 Highlights Asymmetric Development: Strong in Bonds, Lagging in Equities
President promulgates law on limiting sharp rise in fuel prices
President promulgates law on limiting sharp rise in fuel prices
Europe's plastics recycling capacity has declined significantly over last three years - Eco Baltia Vide
Europe's plastics recycling capacity has declined significantly over last three years - Eco Baltia Vide
Situation with increased energy prices could stabilize within months - Kazaks
Situation with increased energy prices could stabilize within months - Kazaks
Latvia has not received any requests to participate in the U.S.-Israeli operation in Middle East - Rinkevics
Latvia has not received any requests to participate in the U.S.-Israeli operation in Middle East - Rinkevics
European Forum on the Future of Work in the Age of AI Opens in Riga
European Forum on the Future of Work in the Age of AI Opens in Riga
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

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