Repatriation flights for Latvian citizens from Dubai – important airport change
For the repatriation flights operated by Latvia’s national airline airBaltic, scheduled for Friday with departures from Dubai at 17:50 and 18:50 local time,…
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Middle East conflict threatens fertilizer supplies during planting time
US and Israeli strikes on Iran in late February have triggered a period of uncertainty in the Middle East, bringing with it a…
Could the Middle East conflict trigger NATO Article 5? Latvia’s Defence Minister explains
The military strikes carried out by the United States and Israel against Iran raise a number of legitimate concerns and risks, Latvia’s Defence…
From minus nine at night to plus ten on the weekend – sharp weather swings in Latvia
On Wednesday, skies will be partly cloudy. Light precipitation is expected in some areas at night, with freezing rain possible locally. A light…
Weather in Latvia to surprise this week: frost and snow at night, up to +10°C during the day
Monday will be cloudy, with skies clearing only in some southwestern areas of the country. Clouds will bring rain and sleet in some…
A hint of spring in the air – temperatures to stay above zero over the weekend
Although nighttime temperatures in many areas will still drop to around 0°C, daytime temperatures across the entire country are expected to remain above…
Former drivers of Ušakovs sentenced to prison for fictitious “employment” at “Rīgas satiksme”
The Riga City Court, in a criminal case concerning large-scale fraud, has sentenced two former drivers of former Riga mayor Nils Ušakovs (S)…
As the influence of an anticyclone strengthens, weather will change midweek
During the night into Wednesday snow is expected in many areas, with localized freezing rain possible in eastern and central regions. In the…
Precipitation zone to continue crossing the country, heavy snowfall expected in some areas
The precipitation zone will continue to move across Latvia on Tuesday, the 24th of February — skies will be mostly cloudy. Snow will…
