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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'SHORT RIGA Test Screenings', the longest-running section of the Riga International Film Festival (15–25 October) industry programme RIGA IFF FORUM, has announced its lineup for this year's edition.
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Neither hosts Latvia nor visitors Cyprus were abe to find the back of the net in their Nations League encounter in Rīga on Monday night.
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