2023-10-24
Digital euro is on the way: trick or treat?
CBDC aren’t necessary, digitalization and ease are already here. What’s missing is a competitive free market transmission mechanism.
Category: Latvia
2023-10-17
Despite progress and innovation, there’s still way to go
Latvia is not yet viewed as an innovation leader and is taking action to integrate into the European digital community.
2023-09-30
Despite politics’ focus on demand, no growth no party
The core inflation is expected to remain elevated due to the non-competitive wage growth affecting both demand and costs in the price-setting process.
2023-09-23
The new Business Guide to Latvia: 2023 edition
The new business guide from LIAA helps investors and professionals by integrating into the labour market, local culture, and community.
2023-09-19
When borders are weaponized, the crossing is shut down
Latvia closes one of its two crossing points with Belarus and signed for a purchase of the German medium-range air defence system IRIS-T.
2023-09-05
R&D on the top with Startup House and 5G appliances
Last year, €336,000 was earmarked for innovation and entrepreneurship. While NATO will test augmented- and virtual reality with local 5G.
2023-08-19
Eastern borders are weapons full of fear and instability
Since Wagner mercenaries arrived Belarus, Latvia Lithuania and Poland prepare for increasing illegal border crossings and hybrid threats.
2023-08-01
Growth mindset and FDI strategy are the antidote to recession
New projects in Latvia create 1160 workplaces and reach 371.5M. Over the next ten years, 509.8M will target the electricity transmission system.
2023-07-29
Hope dies last: core inflation is more persistent than ever
Latvia’s inflation projections are revised downwards. But the wage-price spiral is not taken into consideration: in Q1 wages already edged up by 12%.
2023-07-18
First things first, a stable and independent power system
With support from Poland and European funding (1.6 bn), the Baltics will upgrade their infrastructure and disconnect from the BRELL system.