At the beginning of 2026, there were 413,000 seniors aged 65 and over living in Latvia, which is 22.4% of the total population, according to data published by the Central Statistical Bureau (CSB) on October 1st...
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On the second weekend of October, on 10 and 11 October, the ‘Open House’ festival will take place in Rīga for the first time, during which around 40 buildings that are not normally open to the public will open their doors, LSM's culture...
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New Eurostat data show that a majority of young Latvians live in homes that are classed as "overcrowded".
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The proportion of cashless payments in Latvia has reached a record high. In August this year, cashless payments accounted for 81 per cent of transactions, while cash payments made up 19 per cent, according to the latest – autumn 2026 – edition of
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A new player has pulled on the coveted jersey of the Latvian national football team, making his home debut for the national team on September 28th after a long and rather complicated journey.
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In order to complete the refurbishment projects for the Great Guild Hall and the ‘Arsenāls’ exhibition hall, the Cabinet of Ministers (MK) decided, at its meeting on 29 September, to support the proposal put forward by the Ministry of Culture
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According to the Central Statistical Bureau (CSB) data published on September 29, retail trade turnover in August 2026 was 3.5 % higher than a year ago (calendar-adjusted data at constant prices).
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On Tuesday, 29 September, work began on cleaning the Freedom Monument, carried out by SIA “Wenda Wash” on behalf of the Rīga Monuments Agency, the Rīga City Council announced.
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