What's New 26.10.2026

​The EBA appoints Kristīne Černaja-Mežmale as its new Vice-Chair (eba.europa.eu)

​The Board of Supervisors of the European Banking Authority (EBA) has elected Kristīne Černaja-Mežmale as its Vice-Chair for a duration of two and a half years. Ms Černaja-Mežmale will take up her new role on 1 November 2026 when the current EBA...

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What's New 06.10.2026

What lessons have we learned from the August storm?

On the night of 22–23 August 2026, Latvia was hit by one of the most devastating storms in its history. The damage was so extensive that, in some places, repairs to the electricity network continued until mid-September. Shortcomings were...

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What's New 06.10.2026

The new euro banknotes: what happens next?

First of all, I would like to thank each and every one of the 37 137 people in Latvia who took part in the public survey on the design of the next generation of euro banknotes. Overall, almost 10 million people participated in the...

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What's New 06.10.2026

The contours of the digital euro are becoming increasingly clear

This year, the digital euro project has regained momentum, with European legislators finally reaching agreement on a number of widely debated aspects. The next step is the reconciliation of positions in the so-called trilogue procedure – in...

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What's New 01.10.2026

Latvijas Banka is issuing a licence to Neverless SIA to operate as a payment institution

On 30 September, the Supervision Committee of Latvijas Banka issued a licence to Neverless SIA to operate as a payment institution. The payment service authorised under the licence is the execution of credit transfers and standing...

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What's New 01.10.2026

Latvijas Banka is issuing a licence to Atrya Technologies SIA for the provision of crypto-asset services

On 30 September, the Supervision Committee of Latvijas Banka issued a licence to Atrya Technologies SIA for the provision of crypto-asset services. The licence authorises the company to provide the following crypto-asset services:...

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What's New 01.10.2026

Latvijas Banka is issuing two licences to Noah LV SIA

On 30 September, the Supervision Committee of Latvijas Banka decided to issue to Noah LV SIA a licence for the provision of crypto-asset services and a licence to operate as a payment institution. A licence for the provision of...

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What's New 30.09.2026

The share of non-cash payments in Latvia reaches a historical high

The most recent (autumn 2026) "Payment radar" published by Latvijas Banka suggests that the ratio of non-cash to cash payments in Latvia was 81% to 19% in August 2026. The share of non-cash payments has reached a historical high. In...

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What's New 25.09.2026

Latvijas Banka's conference will focus on the economic challenges the euro area is facing in the new geopolitical reality

On 11 November 2026, Latvijas Banka will hold its annual economic conference "From Policy to Impact. Europe's Economic Future" at the National Library of Latvia. It will bring together leading figures from the European financial sector....

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What's New 17.09.2026

Andris Strazds is approved by the Saeima as Deputy Governor of Latvijas Banka

Today, the Saeima took a decision to elect Andris Strazds, economist and Head of the General Secretariat of Latvijas Banka, as Deputy Governor of the central bank. His term of office will begin on 1 October 2026, when he will succeed...

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