Stricter Conditions for Maintaining Unemployment Status from April 1
From April, only those individuals with no income from economic activity will be eligible for unemployment status and benefits in Latvia.
INFOGRAPHICS ⟩ The lowest unemployment rate at the end of February was in Riga, the highest in Latgale
In Latvia, the registered unemployment rate at the end of February 2023 remained steady at 5.2%, with the lowest rate in Riga and the highest in Latgale.
More Young People Expected to Be Involved in Student Employment This Summer
Latvia's NVA calls on employers to offer summer jobs for students, anticipating increased participation compared to previous years.
More young people are planned to be involved in student employment this summer
Employers are encouraged to register summer job opportunities for students, with participation on the rise, including a notable number of Ukrainian students.
NVA: unemployment rate in Latvia is rising again
The unemployment rate in Latvia rose to 5.2% by the end of January, according to the National Employment Agency (NVA), reflecting a month-on-month increase in the number of registered unemployed individuals.