Cargo volumes at the Port of Ventspils increase across all main segments
In 2025, terminals operating at the Port of Ventspils handled a total of 8.53 million tonnes of cargo, which is 3.6% more than…
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Rail Baltica finally moves forward in Latvia – construction to begin on a 30–35 km section
Construction companies have been given permission to start works on a 30–35 kilometre stretch of the Rail Baltica railway line project in Latvia,…
From three to 20 employees – which ministers in Latvia have the largest offices
The largest ministerial offices in the Latvian government belong to Health Minister Hosams Abu Meri (New Unity), Prime Minister Evika Siliņa (New Unity),…
State Audit Office Criticizes Shadow Economy Plan; Latvia’s Finance Minister Disagrees
The audit carried out by the State Audit Office (SAO) on the state’s approach to curbing the shadow economy has been very weak…
Temperatures in Latvia to drop to –20°C in the coming days
On Wednesday skies will partly clear at times and sunshine will break through in some areas. No significant precipitation is expected overnight, but…
New airBaltic CEO Erno Hildén: bank savings, liabilities and investments
The new Chief Executive Officer of Latvia’s national airline airBaltic, Erno Hildén, has accumulated nearly 400,000 euros in bank savings, according to his…
Snow, gusty winds and cold: Latvia’s weekend weather forecast
Weather conditions over the weekend will be influenced by a cyclone over Eastern Europe. Friday will be mostly cloudy, although skies may clear…
Disability status in Latvia fails to work as intended – State Audit Office issues harsh conclusions
Disability status in Latvia only partially fulfills its intended purpose, while the support system is fragmented and unequal, according to the State Audit…
Frost down to –15°C expected in Latvia
On Wednesday, the sun will appear more frequently between the clouds. Snow is still expected in many places overnight, but during the day…
