LatviaPublished: 11 August 2026 at 19:19

Latvian government to co-finance Liepāja Airport with €100,000

Latvia's Defence Ministry will allocate €100,000 in co-financing to Liepāja Airport operator SIA "Aviasabiedrība 'Liepāja'" for public-interest services related to civil-military cooperation, the government decided on Tuesday.

The Latvian government decided on Tuesday that the Defence Ministry will provide €100,000 in co-financing to SIA "Aviasabiedrība 'Liepāja'", the company operating Liepāja Airport.

The funding is intended to support the provision of public-interest services connected to civil-military cooperation. Liepāja Airport is one of Latvia's regional aviation hubs and plays a role in both civilian and military activities.

No further details on the conditions or specific use of the funding were disclosed at the government meeting.

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