In the first quarter of 2026, compared to the fourth quarter of 2025, housing prices increased by 1.2%, according to the latest preliminary data published by the Central Statistical Bureau on June 15th.
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Researchers presented 2025 data at the Stockholm School of Economics in Rīga on Monday showing that Latvia's unofficial or 'shadow' economy actually grew last year.
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The Latvian women's national volleyball team played their European Volleyball Confederation (CEV) European League match against Slovenia on June 14th in Ljubljana. You can watch the whole match right here.
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Now that the U.S. and Iran have announced an agreement to end hostilities, there is hope that jet fuel prices will stabilise, said Andrejs Martinovs, chairman of the board of airBaltic, in an interview Monday morning on the Latvian Radio programme
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More than one billion euros were issued last year in online loans, or quick loans, as well as in leasing and other non-bank loans, the Consumer Rights Protection Centre (PTAC) announced last week. Discussions continue as to whether this sector should
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The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) has published a new OECD Economic Survey of Latvia, which runs the rule over the current state of the Latvian economy and its future prospects.
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How easy is it to start building a house in Riga? This was investigated by representatives of the LaSER think tank, who regularly monitor the development of Rīga and other Latvian cities. The experts concluded that the process is fragmented and that
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Latvian actor Pauls Butkēvičs, who played approximately 150 roles during his film career, has died at the age of 85, announced Marta Bite, the chairwoman of the board of the Latvian Cinematographers' Union, citing information from the actor's
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