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In the VDAA competition for the development of an election platform, Emergn and RIX Technologies have been invited to participate

In the State Digital Development Agency’s (VDAA) tender for the development or adaptation of an election platform for the Saeima elections, the companies AS Emergn and AS RIX Technologies have applied to participate in the restricted procedure, according to information in the Electronic Procurement System (EIS). In a restricted tender, anyone interested may apply, but the contracting authority itself chooses which companies to invite to submit bids. Information on the VDAA website shows that, according to the agency’s estimates […]

It is possible to obtain a certificate on a car’s insurance history free of charge

On the Latvian Motor Insurers’ Bureau (LTAB) website http://www.ltab.lv, it is possible to request, free of charge, a certificate of a person’s insurance history accumulated in Latvia, for submission to foreign insurers. Likewise, on this site drivers can submit to Latvian insurers a certificate of their insurance history accumulated abroad. “Latvia is one of the first countries in Europe to offer a centralized electronic system for the exchange of insurance history information, thereby allowing car owners […]

The road use fees will be significantly increased

Starting from the first day of 2026, the road user charge will increase significantly – the largest rise in the rate will affect owners of the most environmentally friendly (Euro VI) internal combustion engine heavy goods vehicles. This draft law has been prepared by the Ministry of Transport. One of the reasons for increasing the rates is unscrupulous drivers who, by avoiding roads subject to the charge, damage roads that are not designed to withstand such heavy loads. The Ministry of Transport informs that it has been established […]

The high art of AI blunders

The fact that every week brings a new global crisis is actually reassuring – civilization still has a pulse. The fact that this crisis no longer really interests anyone – well, that is already a sign of progress. We live in an era in which we can choose between two permanent cataclysms: politics and artificial intelligence. Politics – with its endless stock of prefixes: geo, eco and ego […]

The State Revenue Service catches an envelope wage payer red-handed

A criminal proceeding has been initiated in the State Revenue Service Tax and Customs Police Department regarding the payment of “envelope” wages in a company engaged in the installation, maintenance, and repair of ventilation and air-conditioning equipment. During carefully planned operational activities, the payment of “envelope” wages was stopped precisely at the moment they were being paid. The total amount of unpaid personal income tax and mandatory state social insurance contributions will still be clarified […]

Elenger launches its first electricity storage battery system

This week in Latvia, Elenger’s first battery energy storage system (BESS) has started operation, connected to Elenger’s solar park in Nīca, near Liepāja. The entire complex can provide green energy for 1,500 households per day or for charging 50,000 km of electric car driving. Elenger, the largest private energy company in the Baltics and Finland region, has invested 2 million euros in the project, and the BESS provides 4 megawatts (MW) of power […]

Used car buyers choose “prestige”

New car buyers appreciate reliability and modern technologies more, while in the choice of used cars, prestige and classic appeal gain greater importance, according to Citadele Leasing data for the first eight months of 2025 in Latvia. New car buyers appreciate reliability and modern technologies more, while in the choice of used cars, prestige and classic appeal gain greater importance, according to Citadele Leasing data for 2025. […]

Valainis yields to retail chains: penalties for unfair commercial practices will not be increased, local producers will not be defended

Although the beginning of this year was marked by the grand plans of Minister of Economics Viktors Valainis to “put in their place” the large food retail chains, by the end of summer the plan has faded – the minister has given in to pressure from retailers and no longer intends to increase penalties for unfair commercial practices. At the end of last year, when presenting the plan to limit food retail prices, one of the action points of the Ministry of Economics […]

Construction workers want a higher minimum wage – 1155 euros

The Latvian Construction Sector Trade Union wants to increase the minimum wage in the sector by 10% – to 1,155.64 euros per month. The minimum wage set by law in the country is 740 euros per month. The trade union reminds that currently the minimum wage in the construction sector is determined by a general agreement that has been in force since 2019. At present, the general agreement stipulates a monthly minimum wage of 1,050 euros and an hourly rate of 6.29 […]