Low water level on Germany’s largest river disrupts freight transport
A heat wave sweeping across western Europe has caused water levels in Germany’s largest river, the Rhine, to drop below the level that…
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Alcohol consumption decreases in Lithuania; more drunk drivers
In 2024, official alcohol consumption reached its lowest level in a decade, but the increasing number of alcohol-related deaths is a cause for…
Latvia faces risk of budget collapse – government incapable of action, Kulbergs warns
Saeima deputy and President of the Auto Association, Andris Kulbergs, expressed grave concerns during the TV24 program “Ziņu TOP”, warning that the Latvian…
How much does the governor of the Bank of Latvia earn? Kazāks’ latest declaration reveals the figures
Last year, the Governor of the Bank of Latvia, Mārtiņš Kazāks, earned a total income of 221,943 euros, according to his official declaration…
Orbán accuses EU of organizing “repulsive” Pride march
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has called the Pride march “repulsive and shameful” and accused the European Union (EU) of helping to organize…
The Ministry of Economics in austerity mode: plans to eliminate 40 positions and save millions
As part of a review of administrative processes, the Ministry of Economics (EM) plans to reduce the number of employees by 40 positions,…
Iran: Peace must be guaranteed before new talks
Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Majid Takht-Ravanchi said that the US must first rule out the possibility of a new strike, and only then…
Excessive heating prices threaten Riga residents – Minister demands revisions
The Ministry of Economics (MoE) has requested that AS Rīgas siltums review its planned increase in the district heating tariff, Minister of Economics…
A heatwave approaches Latvia – temperatures to reach up to +30 degrees on Thursday
On Monday, Latvia’s weather will still be influenced by a cyclone, meaning that during the night, and only in the far eastern regions…
