Press releases 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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Press releases 10.09.2026

Offline card purchases have been introduced by 10 retailers

Latvijas Banka, in cooperation with critical service providers and merchants, has implemented offline card payments – a solution that enables the purchase of essential goods, such as food, fuel, and medicinal products, when conventional card...

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Press releases 23.07.2026

ECB reveals shortlisted designs for new banknotes and launches public survey

ECB unveils ten shortlisted design proposals for next series of euro banknotes Europeans invited to have their say in online survey open until 21 September Governing Council expected to select one design proposal around the end of the year...

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Press releases 01.07.2026

Latvijas Banka Publishes Its Climate-Related Financial Disclosures Report

Latvijas Banka has released its annual report on Climate-Related Disclosures for its non-monetary policy portfolios, reaffirming its commitment to transparency, sustainability, and the integration of climate considerations into its investment...

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Press releases 19.06.2026

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

On 18 June, the Supervision Committee of Latvijas Banka issued a licence to SIA AlphaRoute for the provision of crypto-asset services. A licence for the provision of crypto-asset services authorises the company to provide the following...

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Press releases 16.06.2026

Macroeconomic forecasts | June 2026

Latvijas Banka has published its latest macroeconomic projections (prepared in June 2026). External shocks dampen the outlook for the economic growth, while keeping inflation elevated. Similar dynamics are also observed across Europe and...

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Press releases 05.06.2026

Latvijas Banka has issued an authorisation to provide crypto-asset services to AS TWINO Investments

Latvijas Banka has issued an authorisation to provide crypto-asset services to the investment firm AS TWINO Investments in accordance with the requirements established in the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA). As of...

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Press releases 28.05.2026

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

On 27 May, the Supervision Committee of Latvijas Banka decided to issue a licence to Nexdesk SIA to operate as a payment institution. The licence enables the company to provide money remittance services. In December 2025, Latvijas...

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Press releases 27.05.2026

Latvijas Banka is issuing two licences to Trek Technologies SIA (Backpack EU)

On 27 May, the Supervision Committee of Latvijas Banka decided to issue to Trek Technologies SIA a licence for the provision of crypto-asset services and a licence to operate as a payment institution. The company operates in the European Union (EU)...

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Press releases 21.05.2026

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

On 20 May, the Supervision Committee of Latvijas Banka issued a licence to Neverless SIA for the provision of crypto-asset services. The company is authorised to provide the following crypto-asset services: providing custody and...

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