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

2026-04-02
LETA/TBT Staff

RIGA - Latvian residents will most often dye eggs and relax at home on Easter, according to a survey conducted by the research company Fifty5Blue. As Ingrida Libora, a representative of Fifty5Blue, informed LETA, 38 percent of the population plan to dye East...

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Decision on new loan for airBaltic does not win support of Saeima Budget Committee

RIGA - The decision taken by the government on Tuesday to grant another EUR 30 million loan to Latvia's national carrier airBaltic did not win the support of the Saeima Budget and Finance (Taxation) Committee on Wednesday, as MPs of the Union of Greens and Farmers objected to supporting the f...

Latvia’s Capital Market Activity Barometer 2025 Highlights Asymmetric Development: Strong in Bonds, Lagging in Equities

Latvia’s leading investment bank Signet Bank, in cooperation with the national information agency LETA, presented the Latvia’s Capital Market Activity Barometer 2025 (hereinafter – the Barometer). Two reports have been prepared: the first covers the period from 2018 to 2024 and ...

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

Latvia’s Capital Market Activity Barometer 2025 Highlights Asymmetric Development: Strong in Bonds, Lagging in Equities

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

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

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

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

Mobile phones will be banned in schools up to Grade 9

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

Latvian filmmaker Janis Streics dies at age 89

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

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

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

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

Mobile phones will be banned in schools up to Grade 9

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

Latvian filmmaker Janis Streics dies at age 89

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

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