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Karins' government has been working constructively, responsibly and professionally - report

2019-10-23
LETA/TBT Staff

RIGA - The government of Prime Minister Krisjanis Karins (New Unity) has been working constructively, responsibly and professionally during the first year in office, according to the prime minister's report approved by the government on Tuesday, which will now be reviewed ...

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Karins' government has been working constructively, responsibly and professionally - report

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Two interior structures at war in Latvia; road builders could be among its victims

Riga Airport is in a mess; situation must be straightened out immediately - Vitenbergs

Murniece notes broad support in Latvian parliament for Ukraine's Euro-Atlantic integration

Ukrainian president thanks Latvia for assistance in overcoming difficulties

EU presidency’s proposal on multiannual budget unacceptable to Latvia - Rinkevics

Nobody has said that teachers' wages will not be raised - Suplinska

Trade union of medics to decide on protests over healthcare funding

Latvian tennis star Jelena Ostapenko good prospects to win season’s first WTA title

2020 budget revenue projected at EUR 9.89 billion, spending at EUR 10 billion

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Swedish Parliament Speaker to make official visit to Latvia

Animal rights activists hold peaceful vigil outside slaughterhouse

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State does not care enough for development of culture - Liepins