Europe begins evacuating citizens from the Middle East
Several European countries have started organizing the first flights to evacuate their citizens from the Middle East as the war in the region…
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From minus nine at night to plus ten on the weekend – sharp weather swings in Latvia
On Wednesday, skies will be partly cloudy. Light precipitation is expected in some areas at night, with freezing rain possible locally. A light…
Estonia faces organ donor shortage; misinformation partly to blame
Only 5.5% of Estonians have officially declared their willingness to become organ donors after death, and one of the reasons for the low…
European far-right groups unite after activist’s death
The death of a young French far-right activist, Quentin Deranque, after being beaten in a clash with far-left activists has given a boost…
Global markets on edge – oil and gas prices surge
Oil and gas prices continued to rise sharply on Tuesday as the war involving Iran unsettled financial markets worldwide. The price of Brent…
Russia conducts anti-aircraft missile tests in the Baltic Sea
The Russian Baltic Fleet, according to its press service, conducted tests in the Baltic Sea, during which missiles were fired from the corvette…
Ambassador advises Latvian nationals not to attempt leaving the UAE on their own at this time
Latvia’s Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Dana Goldfinča, is advising Latvian nationals not to attempt leaving the UAE by land at…
Latvian government working on simplifying the legislative process
To simplify the legislative process, the government will work on introducing the so-called “Omnibus” approach, which involves combining amendments to several interrelated legal…
Changeable weather in Latvia: from sleet to a sunnier weekend
On Tuesday, skies will remain cloudy, though the sun will appear in some areas. At night, temperatures will drop to +1…-2°C, and where…
