Press releases

Supreme Council press releases to Western media in 1991 published on anniversary of the Barricades
Supreme Council press releases to Western media in 1991 published on anniversary of the Barricades (15.01.2016.)
In honour of the 25th anniversary of the Barricades of 1991, the Saeima is publishing a compilation of the press releases distributed to foreign media during the Barricades by the Supreme Council, which was the legislature in Latvia at the time.
Saeima hosts the Baltic Assembly’s 25th anniversary exhibition
Saeima hosts the Baltic Assembly’s 25th anniversary exhibition (14.01.2016.)
On Thursday, 14 January, in the Grand Vestibule of the Saeima building, Ināra Mūrniece, Speaker of the Saeima, opened an exhibition dedicated to the 25th anniversary of the Baltic Assembly (BA). Mūrniece emphasised that the strength of the Baltic States lies within unity, underlining the role of the BA in addressing issues of regional importance, such as cooperation in the areas of security and energy, as well as the strategically important implementation of the Rail Baltica project.
Ukrainian children delighted by presents from MPs and staff of the Saeima
Ukrainian children delighted by presents from MPs and staff of the Saeima (05.01.2016.)
In a New Year’s photo greeting, boys and girls residing in a Ukrainian orphanage thanked the Latvian parliament for the wonderful surprise of presents collected at the Christmas charity event. This year, the gifts collected during the traditional Saeima charity drive along with heartfelt greeting from Latvia made their way to the Chernigiv Community Work Centre for Children and Youth to delight those most in need.
MPs and staff of the Saeima collect Christmas gifts for children in Ukraine
MPs and staff of the Saeima collect Christmas gifts for children in Ukraine (17.12.2015.)
Coming together for a charity drive, MPs and staff of the Saeima prepared Christmas gifts for children in Ukraine. The charity drive, which ended on Thursday, 17 December, saw members of the Presidium and the Saeima, as well as staff of the parliament gather for the traditional Christmas workshop and decorate gingerbread hearts together with students of the Riga Ukrainian Secondary School and Chef Raimonds Zommers. 
Latvia’s decision to take in asylum seekers will require the Saeima approval
Latvia’s decision to take in asylum seekers will require the Saeima approval (17.12.2015.)
On Thursday, 17 December, the Saeima adopted in the third and final reading amendments to the Asylum Law transposing the provisions of the new European Union (EU) Asylum Procedures Directive.
Saeima agrees to increase the equity of the national airline “Air Baltic”
Saeima agrees to increase the equity of the national airline “Air Baltic” (03.12.2015.)
On Thursday, 3 December, the Saeima agreed to increase the equity of joint stock company “Air Baltic Corporation”. The proposal was adopted with 45 votes for, 13 against and 2 abstaining.
Saeima extends participation of Latvian troops in the international mission in Afghanistan (03.12.2015.)
On Thursday, 3 December, the Saeima decided to extend the participation of soldiers of the Latvian National Armed Forces in the NATO-led mission in Afghanistan until 31 December 2016.
Saeima extends participation of Latvian troops in the international mission in Afghanistan
Saeima extends participation of Latvian troops in the international mission in Afghanistan (03.12.2015.)
On Thursday, 3 December, the Saeima decided to extend the participation of soldiers of the Latvian National Armed Forces in the NATO-led mission in Afghanistan until 31 December 2016.
Scientific expert evaluations to be exempt from the procurement procedure (03.12.2015.)
On Thursday, 3 December, the Saeima in the final reading adopted urgent amendments to the Public Procurement Law. According to the new provisions of the Law, scientific expert evaluations will be exempt from the procurement procedure as long as the total amount of the contract is below the threshold of EUR 134 000 and the contract is concluded with experts from an internationally recognised database of scientific experts.
Saeima adopts the budget for 2016
Saeima adopts the budget for 2016 (02.12.2015.)
On Monday, 30 November, the Saeima in the final reading adopted the Law on the State Budget for 2016, the Medium-term Framework Budget Law, amendments to 23 laws and a new law. 
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