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Inspections by Latvia's State Revenue Service (VID) reveal that some officials are manipulating the destruction of confiscated excise goods to embezzle them instead.

A State Revenue Service investigator in Latvia is under investigation for allegedly illegally acquiring and pawning a Rolex watch worth 7,000 euros.

The Supreme Court of Latvia questions the authority of the State Revenue Service (VID) to gather data about individuals without formally starting an audit, in a case involving undeclared income from puppy sales.

The Latvian State Revenue Service has launched a mobile application named 'My VID' to streamline access to popular tax services and simplify tax declaration processes for users.

The Latvian Revenue Service is reviewing the fund 'Sofi' for possible discrepancies in financial allocations and could revoke its public benefit status.

Latvian residents will soon begin submitting their annual income declarations, and understanding certain nuances about deductible expenses is crucial for getting a tax refund.

At the beginning of February, Latvia's total tax arrears reached €830.763 million, up by 1.8% from the previous month, according to data from the State Revenue Service (VID).

The Latvian State Revenue Service explains why many residents might not see tax overpayments this year due to changes in the income tax allowance.

The Latvian State Revenue Service has stated that some residents may not see an overpayment of personal income tax when filing their income declarations due to changes in tax regulation rather than errors in their declarations or the electronic filing system.

In Latvia, 753 healthcare institutions are now able to issue electronic receipts to patients instead of paper ones, streamlining tax declaration processes for medical expenses.

An interactive map challenges the common misconception about where one would emerge if they dug a hole straight through the Earth.

A discussion on how a 25-year-old episode of The Simpsons is now being associated with the Epstein scandal.

A Chinese blogger demonstrated extracting gold from old mobile SIM cards, generating excitement on social media as others expressed interest in trying it themselves.

After her partner's death, a widow faces a bureaucratic deadlock as the State Revenue Service refuses to disclose information about the deceased's overpaid taxes, citing procedural laws on personal data.

A boy in China had to call firefighters to remove a padlock that was stuck in his nose.

A primary school teacher, Lyndi Corston, was dismissed after being caught on adult websites and maintaining an OnlyFans account featuring explicit content.

India has unveiled its long-range anti-ship missile, designed to enhance its naval capabilities during a recent military parade.

The rumored personal relationship of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu is commented on by journalist Iordanis Hassapopoulos during his morning show.

Scarlett Johansson is no longer the highest-grossing actress as another actress has claimed the title.

The rising rents in Thessaloniki have led to dramatic increases, with one individual reporting a rent hike from 350 euros to 650 euros.

Former goalkeeper Sifakis responded to a comment from a player of the opposing team in Survivor, recalling a viral phrase from Aris Soileidis, as the first clashes in the new season of the reality show aired.

The archaeological community in China is paralyzed by fear over the potential opening of a 2,200-year-old sealed tomb, following the discovery of significant artifacts in the Shaanxi province.

Japanese researchers have introduced the first robotic toothbrush that cleans teeth automatically without any manual movement from the user.

The Daobeiliang Sky Road in China is considered one of the world's most dangerous roads, featuring a narrow ridge with sheer drops on either side.

Varaždin and Rijeka welcomed their first babies born in the first minute of the New Year, with a boy named Vid being born at OB Varaždin just a minute past midnight.

A 38-year-old man ended up in the hospital with a serious injury after drinking a cocktail containing liquid nitrogen during a corporate party in Moscow, which was an ill-fated attempt to impress others.

Reporter Giorgos Tselikas started his morning report by singing traditional New Year's carols live, humorously noting he had a sleep in his eye.

Las Vegas hosted a stunning show featuring 5,000 drones themed around the universe of Stranger Things.

Greek athletes Jolis, Tetei, Rota, and Chatzidaki surprised three children from the Make-A-Wish Foundation in Greece, creating joyful moments for them.

In 2025, humanity achieved groundbreaking discoveries and scientific analyses that brought us closer to answering the age-old question of whether life exists beyond Earth.

The article discusses Charles Taylor, who, while presenting himself as a leader promising peace and reconstruction, was actually responsible for some of the most horrific crimes in modern African history.