With warmer weather, attempts to illegally cross Latvia–Belarus border are increasin
On Monday, 84 people attempted to illegally cross the Latvia–Belarus border, bringing the total number of individuals prevented from crossing the border this…
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Serious shortcomings in civil protection: “Sustento” calls for reforms and inclusion
Latvia’s Organisation of People with Disabilities and Their Friends “Sustento” stresses that civil protection plans lack a unified approach to addressing the needs…
Not a single cent can be taken from the health budget – Latvia’s Health Minister warns funds are already scarce
Latvia’s Minister of Health, Hosams Abu Meri (New Unity), firmly stated in an interview with Latvian Television’s Morning Panorama that no money can…
Dark side of the suburbs: where residents feel the least safe in Riga
According to a recent survey conducted as part of the “2Nite” project, residents of Riga’s Purvciems district consider the area around the former…
Aigars Strupišs reappointed as Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Latvia
Aigars Strupišs will continue to lead the Supreme Court of Latvia, as the majority of Saeima deputies today voted to reappoint him to…
Sharp increase in GPS signal disruptions in Latvian airspace
Disruptions in global satellite navigation systems (GNSS) over Latvian airspace were recorded 399 times during the first four months of this year, marking…
Rain, gusts, and frost – a chilly weekend ahead in Latvia
Thursday will be mostly cloudy. Overnight, rain is expected in both western and eastern regions, with prolonged rainfall and possible thunderstorms in Latgale,…
Heavy rain and gusty winds expected – cooler weather ahead
On Wednesday morning, a precipitation zone will move across Latvia, bringing rain to the entire country, according to the Latvian Environment, Geology and…
May still holds back: after a sunny Tuesday, storms, fog and thunderstorms expected
Tuesday will bring a mix of clouds and sunshine with no rain expected. Winds will remain light, and air temperatures will rise to…
