Former drivers of Ušakovs sentenced to prison for fictitious “employment” at “Rīgas satiksme”
The Riga City Court, in a criminal case concerning large-scale fraud, has sentenced two former drivers of former Riga mayor Nils Ušakovs (S)…
Category: Current news
As the influence of an anticyclone strengthens, weather will change midweek
During the night into Wednesday snow is expected in many areas, with localized freezing rain possible in eastern and central regions. In the…
Precipitation zone to continue crossing the country, heavy snowfall expected in some areas
The precipitation zone will continue to move across Latvia on Tuesday, the 24th of February — skies will be mostly cloudy. Snow will…
“A great honor to begin my work in Latvia” – US Ambassador pledges stronger security and economic ties
One of the key priorities of the new US Ambassador to Latvia, Melissa Argyros, will be strengthening close cooperation between the two countries…
Cyclone approaching from the west – snow and milder weather expected midweek in Latvia
A cyclone approaching from the west will intensify its influence in the middle of the week, and skies will gradually become overcast starting…
Ambassador: The Baltic states should not panic over a possible Russian invasion
The Baltic states should not fall into panic over a possible Russian invasion; however, it is clear that we live next to an…
Snow, frost and possible black ice – what weather to expect in the coming days
On Wednesday, light snowfall is expected across most of the country, and during the day the snow cover will increase by a few…
The SAB has no information on initiating citizenship revocation proceedings in Avens’ case
The Constitution Protection Bureau (SAB) to date has not received any specific and legally substantiated information that could be used to initiate the…
Epstein case in Latvia: investigation depends on US response
As part of the criminal proceedings launched in Latvia over the recently published materials in the case of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein,…
