Rail Baltica, the ambitious high-speed rail project connecting the Baltic states to the rest of Europe, faces a major delay in Latvia, with key portions now expected to be completed no earlier than 2035. Despite years of planning and […]
The Baltic region is currently witnessing the implementation of its largest infrastructure project in a century – the Rail Baltica project, covering a distance of 870 km. Set for completion in 2030, the initiative aims to link the capitals
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The Saeima in the final reading approved amendments to the Immigration Law, which tighten the conditions for extending residence permits for Russian citizens, as well as introducing a de facto ban on issuing visas to Russian citizens in connection
Due to security reasons, Latvia will not issue humanitarian or other types of visas to those Russian citizens who avoid mobilization, nor will it change the border crossing restrictions for Russian citizens with Schengen visas introduced since September 19.
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According to the order adopted by the Cabinet of Ministers on 8 September 2022, as of Monday, 19 September, the entry of citizens of the Russian Federation, holders of short-term Schengen visas, into the Republic of Latvia for non-essential
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The Department of Justice is currently working on the Bilingualism Restriction Act, which provides for restrictions on the use of the Russian language in workplaces and public places. This law could be a continuation of the language referendum held
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Ukrainian refugees who have arrived in Latvia are provided with free travel on regional buses and trains. Requirements for receiving postal items, using vehicles registered in Ukraine and registering in the Register of Taxi Drivers, as well as the
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From 1 April 2022, the requirement to present an interoperable vaccination or recovery certificate or a negative COVID-19 test certificate for entry into Latvia has been revoked. Hence, this requirement will only apply to travellers from high-risk countries but
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Latvia might significantly limit the issuance of temporary residence permits to citizens of Russia, the Interior Minister tweeted on March 23. “I have tasked the Interior Ministry to prepare amendments so Latvia stops issuing new temporary residence permits to
In addition to the air traffic restrictions adopted on Saturday, 26 February, the state agency Civil Aviation Agency issued a new air navigation information statement this night prohibiting the use of Latvian airspace for aircraft associated with Russia, its
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Yesterday, June 15, the government of Latvia revoked a number of requirements for entry into Latvia if an individual can prove by means of a digital certificate that he or she is vaccinated against Covid-19 or has recovered from
With the symbolic first shovel, on Wednesday, 10 June, the construction of the regional complex of DHL was started at Riga Airport.
Taking into account the decision made by the Cabinet of Ministers ( Latvia ) on Saturday, March 14, to close the state border for international passenger transportation in connection with measures to halt the spread of Covid-19, all international
