August turns chilly in Latvia – temperatures to drop to just plus seven degrees overnight
Rain will continue in the far east of Latvia during the night into Wednesday, but the precipitation zone will gradually move away as…
Data of 1.2 million people leaked in CSDD cyberattack in Latvia – including personal ID numbers and addresses
A cyberattack on Latvia’s Road Traffic Safety Directorate (CSDD) resulted in the theft of personal data belonging to 1.2 million individuals and data…
SPKC urges parents not to delay: this vaccine can significantly reduce the risk of several types of cancer
The Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (SPKC) is urging parents to use the final weeks of the summer holidays to vaccinate their…
Environmental expert: None of Estonia’s large wild animals are intent on attacking humans
Peep Männil, a wildlife expert at the Estonian Environmental Agency, said drones, hunting cameras and observations are used to determine the number of…
Rosļikovs names date for his return to Latvia – arrest order remains in force
On Tuesday, Riga City Court decided not to alter the preventive measure imposed on former Riga City Council member Aleksejs Rosļikovs, meaning that…
Trump’s approval rating has fallen to its lowest point in his presidency
A poll of voters shows that US President Donald Trump’s approval rating has fallen to its lowest point in his presidency, with most…
British drones used in strikes on Russia; Moscow threatens retaliation
After it was confirmed that British drones were used in strikes on Russian territory, Moscow has accused Britain of “deliberately trying to deepen…
Grim demographic figures: deaths in Latvia outnumber births by 2.4 to one
A total of 5,547 births were registered in Latvia during the first six months of this year, down 4.5%, or 262 births, compared…
Will Latvia allow younger forests to be logged? Controversial amendments head to the government
The Progressives oppose amendments to forest logging regulations that are due to be considered by the government on Tuesday, the 18th of August,…
