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A Latvian court has permitted the release of frozen assets belonging to companies controlled by Russian oligarch Andrei Melichenko, despite opposition from the financial monitoring authority.

SIA 'Latvijas aptieka' has entered into an agreement to sell 19 pharmacies to 'Mēness Aptieka' under the management of AS 'Sentor Farm Aptiekas', following approval from the Competition Council.

SIA 'Euroskor Latvijā', a well-known shoe retailer, will commence liquidation within the next month due to declining sales and increasing losses.

The Latvian Competition Council has approved the acquisition of full control by SIA "Maxima Latvia" over SIA "Irbis A", allowing it to influence the retail leasing market in Riga.

Real estate development company SIA "Linstow" has purchased a building in Riga, with plans for extensive investment and development.

Aija Ošāne, manager of SIA 'Eko dārzs', expresses concerns that rising fuel prices and extended delivery times will impact the agricultural production costs in Latvia.

The Supreme Court of Latvia has rejected SIA 'Velve's' request to retract false news and seek compensation from SIA 'Izdevniecība 'Dienas Bizness'' and its editor-in-chief, Gatis Madziņš, indicating the initial court decision stood firm.

The Latvian Procurement Monitoring Bureau (IUB) has prohibited 'Latvijas dzelzceļš' from signing a contract for the modernization of nine stations along the Riga-Lugaži-state border railway line due to a complaint by SIA 'Fima'.

Construction firm SIA 'Aimasa' has filed a complaint with the Procurement Monitoring Bureau concerning the open competition for the completion of the new A2 building at the Pauls Stradins Clinical University Hospital.

The production and distribution of fresh milk at SIA 'Zemturu piens' has been halted due to the detection of Q fever in a cow, pending safety tests by the Food and Veterinary Service of Latvia.

Egija Martinsone, head of SIA 'Lat Eko Food', is the first recipient of the 'Baiba Award', awarded for her contributions to women's economic empowerment.

Tina Arena and Ngaiire have reimagined Sia's song 'Unstoppable' to raise awareness about the importance of blood donations, sharing personal experiences of how such donations saved their lives during medical crises.

Peppe Vessicchio's daughter, Alessia, received the Siae Golden Score in an emotional tribute during the show 'La Volta Buona', highlighting the impact of her father's legacy.

Tarmo Reunanen, captain of Turun Palloseura (TPS), is transferring to HC Ajoie in Switzerland after being sidelined from the team due to an altercation during practice that led to a teammate's injury.

New wooden panels produced by SIA 'GPC' are being used to insulate a multi-apartment building in Valkā, supported significantly by EU funding.

A prosecution has been launched against an employee of SIA "ZZ Dats" for violating information system security regulations leading to a municipal data leak.

Telecommunications operator SIA "Bite Latvia" has halted its 3G network operations in several regions as part of a nationwide transition to 4G and 5G technologies.

Mobile network operator SIA "Bite Latvia" will cease 3G network operations in several districts of Vidzeme, including Sigulda, Salaspils, Ādaži, and Ropaži on February 18.

Construction company SIA "Velve" has filed an appeal against the Procurement Monitoring Bureau's decision regarding the construction procurement for the A2 building of the Paul Stradins Clinical University Hospital.

The Ministry of Climate and Energy (KEM) has submitted a draft order for public discussion concerning the planned wind farm by SIA 'Eko ziemeļi' in Kuldīga municipality.

Telecom company SIA 'Tele2' warns internet users to be cautious of fake video broadcasts during the Winter Olympic Games, which may hide cybercriminals aiming to steal personal data.

Pulkit Garg, the District Magistrate of Chitrakoot, has made headlines by admitting his 3.5-year-old daughter Sia to a government Anganwadi center, setting an example of trust in public education amidst a trend of families opting for expensive private preschools.

Retailer SIA "Maxima Latvia" has urged customers to change their passwords following unauthorized access to some accounts in their loyalty program, although no data breach from their database has been detected.

Ilona Rupaine, the current head of the artistic and event department, has been appointed to lead the Gors concert hall managed by the municipal company SIA 'Austrumlatvijas koncertzāle'.

The distributor of infant formulas "Aptamil" and "Tutteli" in Latvia, SIA "Nutricia", has recalled several product batches as a precautionary measure according to the Food and Veterinary Service (PVD).

Pulkit Garg, the district magistrate of Chitrakoot, has enrolled his three-and-a-half-year-old daughter Sia in a government anganwadi center, sparking discussions in the district about trust in the public education system.

Sia Koysoni shared updates on social media after her hospitalization, expressing surprise at the severity of her health issue and sharing joyful family photos.

The Jelgava municipality has announced a candidate selection for the board member position at SIA 'Jelgava Water' due to the expiration of the current board member's mandate, requiring candidates to have higher education in engineering sciences and at least three years of professional experience in the field.

Journalist Sia Kossioni has safely returned home to her family after a recent health ordeal and emphasized the importance of self-care and caring for loved ones.

Fuel trading company SIA "Naftimpeks" plans to process around 120,000 tons of aviation fuel annually, with a delivery ship arriving from the USA bringing 20,000 tons this Thursday.

Sia Kossioni has been discharged from the hospital, as announced by her husband Kostas Bakoyannis through a social media post.

Construction company SIA 'Monum' will invest 19 million euros in the development of its first residential project in the Ķengarags area of Riga, comprising two apartment buildings with a total of 160 apartments, set to begin construction in the spring of 2026 and complete by the summer of 2027.

The catering and food trading company AS 'Lido' has registered a subsidiary named SIA 'Lido māja' with a capital of 100,000 euros, led by Rita Auziņa.