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Signature collection starts for the “Latvenergo referendum”

The opposition party Latvia First has nevertheless achieved that the Central Election Commission has initiated signature collection in order, after gathering the required number, to hold a referendum intended to include in the constitution a prohibition on transferring large state-owned companies for privatization without the approval of the Saeima, the CEC informs. “Only and exclusively the Saeima may decide on the disposal of property assets significant to Latvia’s national economy, which are state shares […]

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 […]

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 […]

Viada will become more attractive to drivers: It will also be possible to charge electric cars

In Latvia, the financially least successful fuel station owner – Viada joint stock company – has been given a chance for a boost by Latvenergo. The companies have agreed that by 2030, 134 Elektrum Drive charging points for electric vehicles will be installed at 55 of Viada’s 101 fuel stations. Company representatives made this announcement while opening the first electric charging station in Jēkabpils, at 6 Varoņu Street. Four are already available there […]