Weekend air temperature in Latvia to drop to -13° C
On Friday, the 19th of January, weather in Latvia will be dictated by the south-western portion of an active cyclone. Weather conditions will…
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Snow and ice complicate driving conditions on roads in Latvia
Snow and ice on roads have made driving conditions very complicated on main and regional roads all across Latvia, as reported by Latvian…
Latvia to rename Ministry of Environment Protection and Regional Development
After environment services were moved under the wing of the Ministry of Climate and Energy, the Ministry of Environment Protection and Regional Development…
Lithuanian aviation experts doubt benefits from possible acquisition of influence over airBaltic
Lithuania would not secure influence by acquiring a small percentage of shares in Latvian national airBaltic airline, aviation experts admit. The head of…
Russian lawmaker flees country after calling Putin a “monster”
Sergei Medvedev, a member of the municipal council of the Russian city of Perm, fled to neighbouring Georgia following the strong reaction and…
Latvian president promulgates law amendments for the adoption of partnership institute
On Friday, the 19th of January, Latvian President Edgars Rinkēvičs promulgated amendments developed by the Ministry of Justice to the Notariate Law. These…
Stationary speed radars in Latvia record speed limit violations worth EUR 8.9 million last year
Last year stationary speed radars in Latvia recorded a total of 233 656 speed limit violations. Latvian State Police made decisions to apply…
Tyre tread depth fails to reach 1 mm. Latvian police stop and fine motorists
On Thursday, the 18th of January, Latvian State Police Road Traffic Safety Department officers, together with colleagues from the Road Traffic Safety Directorate…
EU Parliament calls for Hungary to be stripped of voting rights
In a vote on Thursday, the 18th of January, a majority of MEPs voted in favour of a non-binding resolution urging other European…
