State Security Service: Terrorists may turn to drones as a new trend in Europe
In 2024, 16 terrorist attacks took place in Europe, and in the future terrorists may increasingly use unmanned aerial vehicles, Latvia’s State Security…
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Latvia begins dismissing Russian and Belarusian citizens from critical infrastructure jobs
Several Russian and Belarusian citizens have also been dismissed from municipal companies owned by the Riga City Council, the municipality reported. In compliance…
Haze, frost and still no thaw – the latest weather forecast for Latvia
On Wednesday, the sky will be partly cloudy, but clouds will disperse during the day and conditions will remain dry, according to the…
Billionaire Avens drops defamation lawsuit against Braže
A Riga city court on Monday closed a civil case after billionaire Pjotrs Avens withdrew his defamation lawsuit against Foreign Minister Baiba Braže…
Heating bills rise in Latvia – the government promises support
The coalition has reached a conceptual agreement on two main approaches through which the state could provide support to residents and businesses in…
From bitter cold to wetter weather: how conditions will change in Latvia this week
In the first half of the week, the weather will remain not only cold but also dry. Under the influence of colder air…
“This is essentially genocide” – Latvia’s President on Russia’s actions in Ukraine
Russia’s current attacks on civilian energy infrastructure are “essentially approaching genocide,” Latvian President Edgars Rinkēvičs said on Monday in an interview with LTV’s…
Mandatory military service for women in Latvia – JKP urges the Ministry of Defence not to rush implementation
The New Conservative Party (JKP), which is not represented in the Saeima, is calling on the Ministry of Defence (MoD) to postpone the…
Latvian government launches costly study: could Latvia have a nuclear power plant?
The Ministry of Climate and Energy (KEM) plans to commission an assessment of the possibilities for developing nuclear energy in Latvia for 1.425…
