Latvian president raises alarm after storm: instructions alone are not enough in a crisis
During a crisis, instructions often cannot be followed, which is why initiative and common sense are also needed, Latvian President Edgars Rinkēvičs said…
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New turn in Latvia’s timber industry case – Prosecutor General turns to Constitutional Court
On Thursday, Prosecutor General Armīns Meisters filed an application with the Constitutional Court in the so-called timber industry case, the Prosecutor’s Office said….
Another secret tunnel from Belarus discovered near Latvia’s border
On Thursday, Latvian border guards in Krāslava intercepted 28 people who had illegally crossed the state border through an underground tunnel dug from…
Latvia wants to legalise “ethical hackers’” access to information systems
The Latvian Ministry of Defence has drafted amendments that would provide a legal framework allowing “good-faith security researchers and cybersecurity enthusiasts” to access…
What will happen to the goods left in Mere stores? Latvia comes up with a solution
Food suppliers to the Mere retail chain have been given the opportunity to recover goods belonging to them, the Latvian Ministry of Agriculture…
Grim demographic figures: deaths in Latvia outnumber births by 2.4 to one
A total of 5,547 births were registered in Latvia during the first six months of this year, down 4.5%, or 262 births, compared…
Unsettled weather ahead – heavy rain and thunderstorms expected in Latvia
Brief showers are expected in some areas on Tuesday, while in the southeastern regions rain will be prolonged at the start of the…
Nearly 10,000 people have attempted to cross Latvia’s border illegally since the start of the year
Over the past three days, the State Border Guard has prevented 182 people from illegally crossing the Latvia–Belarus border, according to the Border…
Summer warmth to linger in Latvia over the weekend, more rain expected next week
Latvia will continue to enjoy warm and mostly dry summer weather over the weekend, but conditions will become more unsettled from Sunday. A…
