Meteorologists warn: slippery roads and strong coastal winds expected over the weekend
On Friday, the sky will be mostly cloudy, with some clearing during the day. Precipitation is expected at night in most of the…
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A new cyclone will bring snow and sleet to Latvia
On Thursday, the sky will be cloudy, clearing only in some places from the second half of the night. During the night, precipitation…
Latvia’s Supreme Court objects to the government: “Baseless accusations undermine public trust”
The Supreme Court (SC) is perplexed by the attitude and rhetoric of the Cabinet of Ministers (CM), which has been disseminating information in…
Several illegal migrants detained in Riga — inspections continue
During operations aimed at curbing illegal immigration, 16 undocumented migrants were apprehended in Riga, Deputy Mayor Edvards Ratnieks (National Alliance) told a press…
34 countries oppose the IPC decision — aggressor states have no place in the Paralympic Games
Latvia’s Minister of Education and Science, Dace Melbārde (New Unity), has signed a joint statement together with 33 like-minded countries and the European…
Riga prepares to modernize public transport – new generation of trolleybuses and trams planned
Municipal company Rīgas satiksme (RS) has announced a market survey for the purchase of 100 new trolleybuses and 24 trams, the company reports….
Public transport in Latvia’s regions may collapse — driver shortage and lack of funding worsen the crisis
Losses among regional public transport operators in Latvia could reach 6.95 million euros this year, according to Ivo Ošenieks, president of the Latvian…
Number of drug overdoses in Latvia rising rapidly as users grow younger
The Emergency Medical Service (NMPD) is increasingly receiving calls related to drug overdoses, the service’s head Liene Cipule said in an interview on…
Competition Council: Cartels in public procurement remain the biggest problem in Latvia
This year, the Competition Council (KP) has concluded seven infringement investigations, imposing a total of more than 2.5 million euros in fines, KP…
